Baleage vs. Haylage: What’s really the difference?

 Baleage vs. Haylage: What’s really the difference? By Brad Shick Often times the terms baleage and haylage are used interchangeable in conversation due to the state or country of the farm/ranch or simply by the type of operation. So how are baleage and haylage different and why are they used?The...

Reproduction starts with Nutrition

 Reproduction starts with Nutrition By Jaclyn Krymowski Reproduction and parturition are perhaps the two most demanding life processes we, or nature, can demand of an animal. While these functions are certainly hardwired, built into the very nature of living things, they are also rather delicate, able...

Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving to Breeding

 Cow Nutrition Requirements: Calving to Breeding. Article courtesy of South Dakota State Extension. Nutritional management of the cow herd is more important during the periods of late pregnancy and early lactation than any other time in the annual production cycle.“Nutrition has a huge impact on...

Mineral Supplementation: The Benefits You May Not See

 Mineral Supplementation: The Benefits You May Not See. By Caitlin Hebbert. It’s no secret that good nutritional management is one of the mostvital contributions to a profitable herd.Within the realm of cattle nutrition, protein and energy tend to receive the most hype due to their direct...

Spring Pasture Management Tips

 Spring Pasture Management Tips. By Jere Wingert. Even with snow covering pastures, it is time to think about readying them for spring. Spring is always a busy season on the farm, so now is a good time to develop a plan.Over seeding legumes in pastures is a good way to reduce dependence on high-priced...

Cattle Traceability and Management: Fever Tags

 Cattle Traceability and Management: Fever Tags. By Sally Cooper, Cattle Industry Journalist. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is difficult and costly to manage in the cattle industry. It has both short- and long-term production and economic effects with a lack of consistent approaches for combating the...

Bradley 3 Ranch: An industry example of quality and grit

 Bradley 3 Ranch: An Industry Example of Quality and Grit By Ariana Bigham, Datamars Marketing Specialist With roots dating back to the late 1800s, the Bradley 3 Ranch has a rich history in the cattle industry. Through embracing innovation and technology, the family ranch has grown from its humble...

Planning for the Calving Season

 Planning for the Calving Season By Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator Having a plan and preparing ahead of time for the calving season can help to minimize calf loss. Photo courtesy of Troy Walz.For some calving season is here, while for others, the start of the calving season is still a few...