The Story Behind Antibiotic Stewardship on Your Operation
Telling your story – your side of the story – is not a new idea, but it has become more...
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Windbreaks – a Worthy Investment
“For every $1 invested in a livestock windbreak, a beef cow producer realizes $7 in return,” says Doak Nickerson, northwest...
Read MoreBeef Producer Safety Principles
The range of safety practices for beef producers covers many areas. Among the key principles for staying safe around livestock...
Read MoreRisk Management Considerations for Cow-Calf Operations
This year has been anything but low key in west central South Dakota where my wife and I, along with...
Read MoreMarketing Opportunities Abound Through Breed Associations
Whether it’s third-party verification, registered hybrid genetics or branded beef programs, breed associations are offering commercial producers numerous opportunities to...
Read MoreLet’s Talk Health Insurance Options
Insurance … everyone’s least favorite topic, including mine. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about property and casualty or...
Read MoreSavvy Feed Storage
How Smart Storage Options Can Help Maintain Feed Quality Like many areas across the country, Nebraska has seen a vast...
Read MoreThe Role of Natural Gas in February’s Power Shortages
Energy is an ever-growing topic in agriculture, especially after the power shortages producers experienced in the February 2021 Winter Storm...
Read MoreFocusing on Efficiency to Help Offset Rising Feed Costs
This year’s increasing and volatile corn prices have producers and cattle feeders watching every penny – and every kernel –...
Read MoreManaging Early Weaned Calves
Early weaning is typically defined as weaning before calves are 150 days of age. In extreme cases, beef calves may...
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