Recently I saw an old advertisement for hybrid seed corn. The two inbred parent ears of corn were small and low yielding, but the hybrid ear in the...

A popular question this time of year is “What will a good bull cost me?.” My go-to answer is usually… “How much revenue loss would you have from a...

Although there are year-round management strategies that can impact calving season success, here are some short-term, in-the-moment calving tips for...

Dystocia, meaning “difficult birth,” often results in loss of a calf or complications after birth of a live calf. Some examples of complications...

Overgrazing is the failure to match animal grazing to forage growth and production. Overgrazing occurs when animals are allowed to continuously...

Failure to develop heifers that can stay productive in the herd is a costly mistake. To help achieve successful heifer development, it is important...

During the summer I frequently get asked about mowing pastures. Often, farmers are seeking a yes or no answer…and hopefully validation of their...

The foundation of a least-cost, balanced winter ration starts with a forage test. For those buying or selling hay, forage testing can play an...