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Small group of black and white Simmental cows grazing in cornstalks.
Can I graze cows on cornstalks?
Grazing cornstalks is arguably the best cost-saving strategy Midwestern cattlemen can deploy. The cost of grazing cornstalks is low; first because...
Calf with 2-step weaning nose insert
Investigating the two-step weaning strategy in beef calves
It is that time of year again when producers are preparing to wean  calves. Weaning can be one of the most stressful events for both the calf and the...
Cow with mouth open from heat
Managing heat stress in cattle
Heat stress is a multifaceted issue that poses significant challenges to beef cattle producers, impacting animal welfare, health, and profitability....
Sign at Dixon Springs Ag Center displaying the U.S. Forest Service and University of Illinois branding
2023 Dixon Springs Beef Day
Dixon Springs Ag Center to Host Beef Day Illinois Extension and the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences are pleased to announce the...
cows drinking water
Sustainable water management for beef cattle during drought
Drought conditions pose significant challenges for beef cattle producers, particularly in terms of ensuring an adequate water supply for their herds...
Cow/Calf herd grazing on dry pasture
What are alternative forage options for beef cattle producers during a drought?
Cattle producers have been watching pasture productivity underperform due to dry conditions. Lower forage availability in pastures and hayfields has...
Cows grazing red clover regrowth in pasture
Reminders for cattle producers dealing with dry conditions
As temperatures start to rise and rain becomes scarce, cattle farmers are facing the challenge of managing their herds in dry weather conditions....
Hereford cow grazing near calf laying in a pasture.
Tips for pasture management
Feed costs represent the greatest percentage of total costs for cow/calf producers. Thus, focusing on opportunities to reduce feed costs will lend to...
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