ProAg

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If you grow forage for grazing or haying, youve probably wondered whether Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance is worth it. PRF insurance is a federal area-based program designed to help protect a producers operation from forage loss risks due to lack of precipitation on acres grown with the intended use of grazing or haying.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 29, 2024

With tight margins and a push for improved soil health being the status quo in most cattle operations, producers are working with researchers to find new and innovative ways to improve economical profitability while also improving soil for the next generation of farmers.

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ProAg

MARCH 14, 2025

Compared to other federally subsidized crop insurance programs, Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance is still a relatively new offering. PRF is a coverage option for pasture, rangeland and forage crops, but it certainly isnt the only coverage type available for forages. A productivity value is established for grid areas.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 16, 2024

Cattle raised on lifelong grass diets, termed “pasture finished,” have been traditionally thought to be more environmentally friendly. We find that pasture-finished operations have 20% higher production emissions and 42% higher carbon footprint than grain-finished systems. Comment I can understand Kris’s confusion.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For Cory Carman, choosing to raise cattle outside of the feedlot system always seemed intuitive. Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” It was the first time I’d been around a lot of people that really thought eating beef was awful. “It

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 14, 2025

Providing a feed supplement to grazing cattle is essential because sometimes the natural forage just isn’t enough to meet their nutritional needs. When pasture grasses fall short, supplements help fill in the gaps so your animals can stay healthy and productive.

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ProAg

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This month’s weather is offering prime growing conditions for cool-season forage production. Cattle producers seeking to maximize this window could see maximum forage yields. In fact, keeping one pound of weeds down, even in a dry pasture, could boost forage production by an additional two pounds.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There was extensive interbreeding between farmers and the local transitional foragers/herders before with the expansion of pastoralist groups into Europe from the Eurasian steppes around 3300 BC. Isotopes prove advanced, integral crop production, and stockbreeding strategies nourished Trypillia mega-populations.

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West Texas Livestock

MAY 28, 2024

Hay bale storage, a vital aspect of cattle production, takes center stage, particularly in winter when natural forages are scarce. million acres of hay harvested in Texas in 2023 underscore the pivotal role of hay production in sustaining livestock operations. The staggering 4.6

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Worries about the continuing drought and how it has affected forage production have taken a large part of our thoughts. Because of this, there will be limited to no stored forage available to feed cattle this winter. Winter this year is going to be a rough time for producers.

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UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Those near-empty ponds are an indication of well-functioning soil that soaks up precipitation at an incredible rate and provides production resiliency throughout the growing season. Pictured here in diverse cover crop forage, are some of the hogs from the farms non-confined, non-GMO-fed hog operation, which Bergler wife Holly manages.

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AgriLife Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

Two tour tracts highlight cropping systems, forage sorghums, beef feedlot research Producers in the Texas High Plains can hear about the latest management research on summer crops ranging from sorghum to corn to watermelons, as well as irrigation and cattle at the Summer Crops Field Day Sept.

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ProAg

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Cattle producers need to be on the lookout for nitrate toxicity in forage this year. Adverse weather can create non-ideal growing conditions that translate into the forage you’ll eventually store away. Livestock sensitive to nitrates in order of severity include pigs, cattle, sheep and horses.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 14, 2025

It is crucial that you understand how to estimate forage DM availability per acre so you can build appropriately sized paddocks. you will need to start stockpiling forages for winter stockpile grazing by August. Consider Bale Grazing: Bale grazing can be a very powerful and effective way to create highly productive biological hotspots.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

21, 2024 Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb.

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ProAg

JULY 11, 2023

Drought isn’t anything new for cattle producers. But if you’re just starting out or dealing with your driest year yet, consider these 9 tips from seasoned cattle ranchers: Plan early and with minimal expectations of rain. Know your cattle inventory. Know your cattle inventory. Don’t try to feed as normal.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The relative lower margins per head in South America, has forced many producers to become extremely efficient and willing to adopt low-input cost methods of production. I was very impressed by what I saw and the superior cattle due to the adaptive genetics in the region. Producers and cattle are totally dependent on these products.

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ProAg

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Always invest in good cattle-handling facilities. Understand risk insurance programs such as Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance and Livestock Risk Protection (LRP). Talk to your trusted ProAg agent for more information on Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) and Pasture Rangeland Forage (PRF) insurance.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Birds that live on grasslands rely on the ecosystem for everything from foraging to nesting. Ranches that meet the Initiative’s standards for conservation are able to sell meat products with the Audubon Society’s bird-friendly seal. Increasingly, consumers are interested in sustainable meat products.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 26, 2024

Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 26, 2024 Wheat production across Texas looks better than in years past, providing producers some optimism despite low wheat prices. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists said several opportunities could exist for cashing in on good forage. Mark Welch, Ph.D.,

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Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. Protein Protein is an essential building block for all animals to maintain their health, growth, and productivity. There isn't a one-size-fits-all when growing hay.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

You should consider the expenses involved […] The post How to better choose and raise productive heifers appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Making this decision can have long-term impacts on your herd’s profitability.

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ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

We are too aware of the cost of pasture forage restoration, truck fenders, and loss of man hours, but there is also a cost to the health and welfare of our livestock. The challenges associated with mud on livestock farms, particularly cattle and horse farms, need to be addressed because their health affects production goals.

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ProAg

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hosting more than a dozen in-person and virtual workshops this winter for producers to learn about new and expanded livestock risk management products. For example, Livestock Risk Protection grew by 250% in two years, with about 27 million head of cattle insured in 2023. Read the full release here.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

MARCH 27, 2024

The disorder, fescue toxicosis, costs the livestock industry up to $2 billion a year in lost production. Fescue toxicity is the most devastating livestock disorder east of the Mississippi,” said Craig Roberts, a forage specialist at the University of Missouri (MU) Extension and an expert on fescue. He loves the results.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2024

Research also shows that beef from cattle raised strictly on grass is more nutritious than conventional beef, although it’s not yet clear how regenerative practices may impact those findings. Grazing cattle on pasture for the entirety of their lives, on the other hand, is far less productive. Cumulatively, the U.C.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

These metrics can differ depending on the size and type of your operation, but here are some key metrics every rancher should know: Cattle Gains Cattle gains is a measurement of the amount of weight gain (or loss) in cattle over time. Cattle Production Costs Production costs are the expenses associated with raising beef cattle.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

While those are vital for the overall production of cattle, roughages play just as important a role. Roughages are an essential but often overlooked part of a cow’s diet. Most of the time, people only focus on things like crude protein, energy, and mineral content.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With bale grazing, bales are set in a grid pattern before winter, and cattle are given access to a few bales at a time. This minimizes the use of equipment during the winter months and distributes nutrients to improve forage production and soil health in subsequent years.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 23, 2024

Featured topics will be Right to Farm Act, forage trials, commodity market updates The O.D. Butler Field Day is scheduled May 17 at the Camp Cooley Division of the Circle X Land and Cattle Company in Franklin.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In early November, the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct four new members, including a forage breeder, a canola believer, an entomologist, and a cattle genetics leader. This is the first of four interviews, each featuring one of the inductees. Dr. Michael Eskin of the University of Manitoba is set to be inducted into.

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Modern Farmer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can I find additional information about the product separate from the words used on the label? Certified and/or regulated USDA Organic: You can find this certification on meats, dairy products and produce. It is granted to products that do not use genetic engineering. The USDA Organic label and the Non-GMO Project label.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Surveying the aftermath of the Kula Upcountry Fire—one of three devastating wildfires that raged across Maui last month—Brendan Balthazar noticed a striking pattern emerge across his cattle ranch. Peppered throughout some 500 acres of charred pastureland, he found sizable patches of grass left unscathed by the blaze.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

The event is open to anyone who has an interest in enhancing, protecting and restoring Missouri’s prairies and those who would like to expand and manage native grasses for cattle production. Because of the deep root system, during a period of drought, the native grasses are lush and green, making the cattle very happy.”

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Farmbrite

JULY 10, 2023

Getting started Implementing a Grass-Fed Beef Program on Your Farm If you're a beef producer, you may be considering shifting your operation to grass-fed beef production. Get in touch with a farmer or farmer's market that will buy your product. Get in touch with a farmer or farmer's market that will buy your product.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Round balers come in many sizes with a wide range of capacities and capabilities. But it’s important for farmers to find the right baler for their operation and a service dealer they can rely on to keep them running through harvest. In this report from Agritecnica, RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney and Krone territory manager David Taylor.

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Agwired

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) shared updated information about disaster relief programs available to cattle producers impacted by Hurricane Helene and opportunities to support disaster recovery through NCBA state affiliates. Applications for the public policy and meetings and events internships close October 11.

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