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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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

(Those are covered in this video) A soil pit in this pasture that Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has grazed cattle on for about 20 years shows the results of using animal impact and strategic rest periods to build not just. Read More What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles?

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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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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. at the Twisted Ranch Events and Design, 3360 U.S. The field day will be held from 9 a.m.-4 Highway 59, and at.

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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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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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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.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Award-winning program limited to first 50 enrolled The award-winning Ranch Management University, scheduled Oct. Read More → The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. 23-27 in College Station first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 27, 2024

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University expands seating Seating has been expanded for the award-winning and renamed David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University, which is scheduled for April 8-12 at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar both in person and virtually on Dec. Read More → The post AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec.

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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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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 18, 2025

A typical ranch only produces cattle and the calves are usually weaned and sold. In comparison, many regenerative farms and ranches have a diverse crop rotation and multiple species of livestock, all produced on the same acres or overlapping acres each year. This production is mostly used for animal feeds and biofuels.

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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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Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Instead of relying on guesswork, soil testing empowers producers to make targeted fertilizer applications, maximizing their resources and improving forage production. Soil fertility and health are the bedrock of forage production.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” Carman didn’t intend to stay on the ranch on which she grew up. She witnessed how difficult it was for them to work the ranch alone. Carman uses the principles of regenerative soil management on the ranch.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Event features topics on insect pests and weed management The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a brush and forage conference on Dec. Read More → The post Brush and forage conference set for Dec. The post Brush and forage conference set for Dec. 6 in Seguin. The conference will be held from 9 a.m.-3

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 18, 2024

But here’s the thingviewing supplements as an […] The post How to maximize your pasture with the right supplements appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It’s why many producers hold off on feeding supplements unless absolutely necessary.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The proliferation of these cacti can impede livestock movement and pose serious health risks. Prickly pear can rapidly overtake a pasture, choking out more desirable forages. Prickly pear, along with other cactus species, is a pressing issue in pastures. Once established, controlling it is a labor-intensive, long-term endeavor.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 23, 2024

However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be done. The object of […] The post Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 8, 2024

At Eagle Rock Ranch in Jefferson, Colorado, the elk start to gather at dusk. Gottenborg is working to create a habitat on his ranch that sustains the elk population. Gottenborg is working to create a habitat on his ranch that sustains the elk population. Every winter herds of elk come through Eagle Rock Ranch in search of food.

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UnderstandingAg

MARCH 14, 2025

Whenever you introduce a disruption, make certain to be highly observant and to observe how the disruption is impacting the soil, the plants, and the livestock. It is crucial that you understand how to estimate forage DM availability per acre so you can build appropriately sized paddocks. of available forage DM. per day of DM.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There are times when forages alone will not supply what the cows need for their stage. Supplements are typically the most […] The post How to really build a Ration: tips for beginners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Farm Credit of Southern Colorado

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Colorado’s semi-arid climate can be unpredictable, presenting challenges for ranchers and livestock producers. Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance is a vital tool that helps protect against weather-related forage shortages, ensuring the sustainability of your operation. What is PRF Insurance? Contact us Today!

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RR2CS

APRIL 18, 2022

Rod and Beth Vergouwen’s agricultural roots in Strathmore stem back to the early 1900s when Beth’s great-grandfather emigrated from Illinois with the vision to farm and ranch in southern Alberta. Today, Rod and family raise Angus cattle and a flock of Katahdin sheep on open native and annual forage pastures.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Birds that live on grasslands rely on the ecosystem for everything from foraging to nesting. Through their Conservation Ranching Initiative , the Audubon Society works with ranchers to sustainably steward grasslands. Farley Green, Marketing Manager at Audubon Conservation Ranching, speaks to the consumer side of conservation ranching.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 22, 2023

However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be made. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared. […] The post A better way of destocking for economic purposes appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This month we want to introduce you to Marcia Barinaga of Barinaga Ranch. I love answering emails from customers or potential customers, filling their orders for lamb or fiber products, and meeting them should they visit the ranch. Photo by: Paige Green New month, new member spotlight!

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This need is because, during this time, most of your tame pasture forages go into dormancy. It is needed to […] The post Skyrocket cattle growth with protein tubs and smart feeding appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. When this happens, things like their protein content will go down.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Program in partnership with East Texas Forage Conference will address watershed health, minimizing livestock bacteria contamination and feral hogs A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on Sept. 29 at Gold Hall, 101 Elm St., Hallsville. 29 in Hallsville first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2024

Since taking the helm of the facility’s nutrition and dining services in 2018, he has worked to revamp the cuisine, including sourcing almost half of ingredients from farms and ranches within a 250-mile radius of the Sacramento Valley. Santana Diaz, Executive Chef, U.C. Davis Med Center. herding around 50 heads.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tony Prendergast’s XK Bar Ranch sits slightly south of Crawford, Colorado, near the Smith Fork of the North Fork of the Gunnison River on the southern edge of the agriculturally rich North Fork Valley. We bought the ranch by forming a land cooperative with three other families and collaborating on different uses of the land,” he said.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Brush management, cattle nutrition among topics The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Atascosa, Bexar, Guadalupe and Wilson counties will host a beef and forage workshop on May 10 in Stockdale. The event will be from 8:30 a.m.-3 at the Kosciusko Community Hall, 7975 Farm-to-Market Road 541 East. Registration cost is $25 and.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Long-running event renamed thanks to David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University Endowment The award-winning and newly renamed David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University is scheduled for April 8-12 at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station. Registration is open and seating has been expanded to the first 70 enrolled.

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Modern Farmer

JANUARY 28, 2025

But in 1981, a northern Wyoming ranch dog proudly presented his owners with his most recent treasure: a dead ferret. Researchers, however, say the effects of prairie dogs on livestock forage are mixed. A local taxidermist confirmed that it was, in fact, a black-footed ferret, a member of a tiny remnant population.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 27, 2024

Maintaining and building fences is a yearly job on every ranch, costing at least $20,000 per mile. Once these fence posts are hammered into the ground, ranchers battle trees, wind and damage from livestock knocking them over. The livestock impact is what most fields have been lacking for the last 75 years.”

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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. Some areas of grazed pasture on Diamond B Ranch went unburned. Some areas of grazed pasture on Diamond B Ranch went unburned.

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