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Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 18: Managing for wildlife attractants on the ranch

Real Agriculture

They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit.

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Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Real Agriculture

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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RealAg on the Weekend: Crop production numbers, 3NOP registration, and carcass weights, Dec 7, 2024

Real Agriculture

On this show, host Shaun Haney discusses the StatsCan production numbers and is then joined by: Bill Prybylski, the new president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan; Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update; and, Dennis Laycraft with Canadian Cattle Read More

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How to spot poor-quality feed and protect your cattle

West Texas Livestock

When it comes to raising healthy, productive cattle, the saying “you are what you eat” rings true for your herd, too. That’s why understanding what’s in your feedand […] The post How to spot poor-quality feed and protect your cattle appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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This is how to actually use salt in cattle nutrition

West Texas Livestock

When it comes to managing cattle, you might not think of salt as a big deal—but it’s actually one of the most essential tools in a rancher’s toolkit. Like us, cattle need salt for crucial body functions, from digestion to muscle movement.

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Seaweed has a role to play in reducing methane production in cattle

Real Agriculture

This nutrient-dense sea vegetable is a great source of micronutrients and some farmers who feed it also make anecdotal claims, such as reduced incidence of pink eye and healthier cattle. Reports coming out of Australia showing a reduction in methane… Read More Kelp has been used by ranchers in coastal areas for decades as a feed additive.

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Silvopasture Increases Productivity for South American Livestock Producers

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A feature on National Public Radio highlighted the benefits of silvopasture , or intentional integration of trees, grass, and livestock. Advocates say wider adoption of silvopasture could help reduce deforestation in the Amazon, because it reduces the amount of land needed for cattle production.