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BeefTalk: Managing Drought Through Proper Soil Health   ( 2017-08-10 )

The effective mitigation of drought is improved soil health and using the available moisture more effectively.

BeefTalk: A Dollar a Day and Counting   ( 2017-08-03 )

Producers need to think outside the box when looking for ways to reduce costs.

BeefTalk: Precondition Calves Regardless of Weaning Time   ( 2017-07-27 )

The well-prepared, preconditioned calf rewards the producer, the buyer and, most importantly, the calf.

BeefTalk: Be Cautious and Do Not Overspend for Hay   ( 2017-07-20 )

The cow-calf business is facing some challenges.

BeefTalk: A Beef Cow is What She Eats   ( 2017-07-13 )

Kochia and Russian thistle can be used as an alternative livestock feed if more desirable pasture or feed is limited.

BeefTalk: Start Planning for Next Year: Pregnancy Check Cows Early   ( 2017-07-06 )

Take steps to minimize the effects of this year’s drought on next year’s production.

BeefTalk: When Early Weaning, Adapt Calves and Provide Right Nutrition   ( 2017-06-29 )

Early weaned calves need to be adapted physically and behaviorally to their new environment.

BeefTalk: How Early is Too Early to Wean?   ( 2017-06-22 )

Consistent and proper animal husbandry and common sense help early weaned calves do just fine.

BeefTalk: Prepare for Early Weaning   ( 2017-06-15 )

Early weaning can save more than 25 percent of available summer pasture forage.

BeefTalk: Wean Early and Save 25 Percent of Pasture Forage   ( 2017-06-08 )

Research shows early weaning has significant benefits.

BeefTalk: The Wind, Soil and Grass Are Dry   ( 2017-06-01 )

Drought is the concern this year, so sort cattle into groups that could be sold if necessary.

BeefTalk: On the Prairie, Listen, and Walk, Not Run   ( 2017-05-25 )

Nothing compares to experiencing nature firsthand.

BeefTalk: Proactive Cow Penning   ( 2017-05-18 )

Being prepared makes changes more tolerable and less stressful.

BeefTalk: Ponder This: $2,000 Each for Your Steer Crop   ( 2017-05-11 )

Producers need to take advantage of opportunities to get the most value out of a calf crop.

BeefTalk: Cows Pregnant Again in 82 Days   ( 2017-05-04 )

Good body condition is key to the success of the breeding season.

BeefTalk: Why Did the Calf Die?   ( 2017-04-27 )

Appropriate management is crucial on a cattle operation.

BeefTalk: Improper Grazing Steals From the Future   ( 2017-04-20 )

Correct pasture stocking rates and grazing plans are essential.

BeefTalk: Zero Tolerance for Bad Cows   ( 2017-04-13 )

Never, never assume a cow will not harm you.

BeefTalk: Cattle, So Why Not Sheep, Too?   ( 2017-04-06 )

Diversification in today’s specialization world is OK.

BeefTalk: For Every Cow, Add a Ewe and Increase Net Return 65 Percent   ( 2017-03-30 )

Sheep's biological needs fit very well with cattle.