Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Farmers Weekly A West Lothian farm is increasing its forage acreage this autumn after saving more than £16,000 by finishing lambs and wintering ewes on a brassica last winter. After […] The post Forage crops nets £20 a ewe saving for Lothian flock appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Farmers Weekly

JULY 24, 2023

Farmers Weekly Trawling the globe for elite commercial sires and flushing easy-fleshing females from forage-based systems has helped a pedigree herd expand while consistently bulling heifers at 14-15 months old.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 12, 2023

The Beef Cattle Research Council, a division of the Canadian Cattle Association, will administer $12 million under the new Beef and Forage Cluster announced today at the Calgary Stampede.

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Agric4profits

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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. Conserved forages can take the form of hay, haylage, and silage. Although several methods have been proven as efficient ways to store and preserve forages.

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 22, 2023

The University of Saskatchewan’s Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) is set to receive $6.6 million over five years in joint federal-provincial funding to conduct livestock and forage research. The LFCE focuses on beef, bison, and forage research in support of the continued growth of the industry.

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Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The farmyard manure has done the business […] The post Farmer Focus: Plenty of forage, but costs are still biting appeared first on Farmers Weekly After 19 weeks in the ground, it is a massive yield for only 100kg/ha of purchased fertiliser.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 18, 2024

That means that livestock feed needs to be grown within a very short timeframe and the animals that are consuming it are fed for Read More It can be a challenge to talk about ranching in Canada without also talking about winter. For half the year, in most parts of the country, there is little that grows.

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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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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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NASDA

MARCH 25, 2025

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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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