Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s Sod’s Law that the first year we […] The post Farmer Focus: Pleased with summer forage mix at 14p/kg DM appeared first on Farmers Weekly Understandably, this is a very unpopular opinion, but feeding only 1kg of cake in the parlour with plenty of grass ahead of the cows in midsummer has been great.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 26, 2024

As esteemed cattle producers, your expertise is invaluable in understanding the critical role of measuring pasture forage intake. Your knowledge and experience in properly assessing the amount of forage consumed by grazing animals is essential to optimizing their nutrition and overall well-being.

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Farmbrite

JANUARY 23, 2025

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed Raising livestock can be a rewarding experience, whether you're doing it for fun, food, or as a full-time agricultural business. In this post, we've created some recipes or a cookbook and a step-by-step guide to making livestock feed for your herd.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay. Grass tetany is […] The post How to actually prevent grass tetany in winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. But tetany can sneak up on you even in winter when you feed your cows hay or silage.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for livestock producers. As temperatures drop, pastures go dormant, leaving forages unable to meet the nutritional demands of your animals.

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Texas A&M Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab empowers producers with actionable insights on forage, livestock performance The post More to manure than meets the eye appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Common forage crops used in livestock feeding are specific plant species cultivated for their high nutritional value and suitability for consumption by

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Forage grasses are plants that are grown primarily for animal consumption. They form the basis of many livestock diets and play a crucial role in agriculture.

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UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Over-winter feed costs are often the largest expense for livestock owners, and in many parts of the country where hay is more expensive, it can rob the profit out of cow/calf pair production. Early spring grazing is another advantage to having a stockpile of forage. What class of livestock are they?

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Before long, the ice and snow will melt away (if you get any), and your pastures will come alive with lush green forages.

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Agric4profits

MAY 11, 2024

Forages can be conserved to feed livestock during periods of shortage caused by limited pasture growth or inadequate pasture conditions, or fed as a supplement.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It’s not just about what your cow needs but also about the forage quality, the animal’s age, and even the […] The post Why cattle minerals matter: a simple guide for beginners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Winter grazing management can have an impact on your future forage production. Also, grazing during the winter may be limited depending on what forages you have available. The intensity of your grazing animals determines what state they will be in.

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 9, 2024

PRF helps livestock and forage producers mitigate risks associated with forage loss due to drought. Since its inception, the Southern region has doubled its adoption of the PRF program.

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Small grains provide livestock producers with high-quality forage in the fall, winter, and spring. But it's important to consider varieties that flourish in your region.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Feedstuffs for livestock include forages, grain-based feeds, and co-products. Grazed forages make up the bulk of livestock diets in some areas, but stored forages and grain-based feeds are used, especially during the winter months.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 11, 2024

When it comes to forage production, tedders play a key role in quickly transforming green, freshly-mowed forage to a crop with consistent quality and moisture that’s ready to bale.

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ProAg

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Per Product Management Bulletin PM-23-047 , The Rainfall Index (RI) Common Policy, and the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Crop Provisions for 2024 and succeeding crop year for the August 31, 2023, contract change date and for the 2025 crop year for insurance plans with a contract change date prior to August 31, 2023 have been revise.

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Western FarmPress

MARCH 20, 2024

Livestock Outlook: Your toughest competition for forage land may be other uses for that land in your own operation. Understanding costs can guide resource decisions.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Grazing management in the fall can have an impact on your future forage production. Also, grazing during the winter may be limited depending on what forages you have available. The intensity of your grazing animals determines what state they will be in.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition The post Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 19, 2024

Having calves weaned early is often something that occurs during periods of low forage quality. Early weaning typically happens during extremely dry periods, such as what typically happens in many Western states. But what exactly does it mean to wean early?

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 5, 2025

A healthy pasture is the backbone of a successful livestock operationit provides the food that keeps your animals strong and growing. But lets face it: even the best pastures can hit a rough […] The post Secrets to actually building a healthy, productive pasture appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Neither is Trigonella , though many other temperate legume forages are, so who knows. The Dutch also have an animal genebank , BTW. Watermelons are not in the Plant Treaty’s Multilateral System, but maybe they should be.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 15, 2023

Host Lyndsey Smith looks forward to this topic every year, as she gets to talk forages! Host Lyndsey Smith looks forward to this topic every year, as she gets to talk forages! For this episode of The Agronomists, Smith is joined by Dan Undersander, professor emeritus from the University of Wisconsin, and Christine.

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NASDA

MARCH 25, 2025

Sincerely, African American Farmers of California Agribusiness Association of Iowa Agribusiness Association of Kentucky Agribusiness Council of Indiana Agricultural Council of Arkansas Agricultural Retailers Association Alabama Soybean and Corn Growers Association Alaska Farm Bureau Almond Alliance American Agri-Women American Cotton Producers American (..)

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 22, 2025

These expenses can fluctuate dramatically depending on the season and forage conditions. In drought situations, feed costs can even climb to 70% of the total yearly expenditure, posing a real challenge […] The post Actually save money with cattle feed without sacrificing growth appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Farmers Weekly As foragers start chopping maize crops across the South and East, reports are that yields are very good, ranging between 43 and 48t/ha. This is allowing growers to replace their forage stocks and build up a carry […] The post Maize harvest begins with yields off to a promising start appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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West Texas Livestock

MARCH 18, 2025

Even the highest quality forages can only provide […] The post How to really maximize profit with mineral power appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. These minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance. Without them, your cattle won’t perform at their best.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 26, 2023

Farmers Weekly For organic grower Jonathan Hughes, working out how much is needed to get through winter, including wastage and contingency, then filling clamps with home-grown forage, hits the sweet spot rather than taking the risk buying silage on the spot market. See also: Farmer Focus: Drought fix after 3.5p/litre

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Western FarmPress

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the drought continues, USDA FSA has approved opening CRP land in 89 Illinois counties for livestock forage.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 17, 2024

Focus on beef cattle and hay economic outlooks, forage weed control The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day on May 8 in Beeville. Read More → The post South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day set for May 8 in Beeville appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Further investigation also showed the mineral specification for the milkers and dry cows were mismatched with their forage […] The post How cow minerals unlocked calf health for Somerset farm appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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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. We've added information about different types of hay, the nutrients in hay, and the needs of different types of livestock. Without this livestock cannot function.

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 14, 2023

In fact, one of his new key performance indicators at Rushywood Farm, Somerset, is to have six months’ worth of forage on hand. “We Farmers Weekly Building resilience into the business by growing his own cereals and having a rolling stock of 27,000t of silage is part of Neil Baker’s move to regenerative agriculture.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Forage-livestock expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center The post João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville appeared first on AgriLife Today.

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Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The variable costs of running a cow for a year has fallen from £550-£600 to £300-£350 for the Johnsons of West Wharmley, near Hexham, since moving to forage-based genetics […] The post Video: Soil health focus reduces cow variable costs by 40% appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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