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BeefTalk: Crested Wheatgrass Needs Grazing Management   ( 2018-04-19 )

A good stand of crested wheatgrass has the capacity to meet cows’ and calves’ nutritional requirements.

BeefTalk: Grass Calving   ( 2018-04-12 )

Opportunities make the grass-born calf a very real option.

BeefTalk: Herd Vaccination Protocols are Critical   ( 2018-04-05 )

A good herd vaccination program enhances herd health in all cattle throughout the year.

BeefTalk: Time for a Managerial Report Card   ( 2018-03-29 )

Spring calving is a good time to grade your operation's management efforts.

BeefTalk: When Dry, Focus on Heifers and the Young Cows   ( 2018-03-22 )

Cattle management during drought is about minimizing herd total weight to match the available forage while maintaining calf numbers.

BeefTalk: Evaluate Hay Inventory and Cow Condition   ( 2018-03-15 )

Monitoring cow body condition is critical for staying on top of herd management.

BeefTalk: The Concern is a Dwindling Hay Pile   ( 2018-03-08 )

Producers need to calculate their hay inventory, determine the pounds of cattle and other livestock to be fed, and plan accordingly.

BeefTalk: Expect to Hang Two-thirds of the Cow’s Weight on the Rail   ( 2018-03-01 )

Assuming carcass quality is the same, then acceptable carcass quantity is achievable across a large range in cow weights.

BeefTalk: Do Not Be Afraid to Moderate Cow Size, But Select Good Bulls   ( 2018-02-22 )

Producers need to use the management and genetics that fit their operation and adapt accordingly.

BeefTalk: Finding the Right Cow Size is Not Simple   ( 2018-02-15 )

Bigger and bigger cows may not be the best option.

BeefTalk: Bull Selection for Moderate Growth?   ( 2018-02-08 )

Now may be the time to get a handle on the perpetual size race.

BeefTalk: Developing Sire Genetic Benchmarks   ( 2018-02-01 )

Benchmarks are key to guiding future sire purchases.

BeefTalk: Why Push a Chain Up a Hill?   ( 2018-01-25 )

Matching cattle inventory and calving date with appropriate forage-based systems is critical.

BeefTalk: Healthy Soil Buffers Human Inadequacies   ( 2018-01-18 )

Production practices that reduce soil disturbance, increase plant diversity, add animal diversity and maintain living roots are a positive step.

BeefTalk: Shop Around; Cattle Eat More Than Hay   ( 2018-01-11 )

This year’s challenge for the beef manager is finding the balance among winter demands, feed inventory and cattle inventory.

BeefTalk: Keeping More Heifers Turned Out Well   ( 2018-01-04 )

Keeping more heifers during a drought can help preserve a herd’s genetics and increase management flexibility.

BeefTalk: Rolling Out Hay is Rolling Out Dollars   ( 2017-12-28 )

Feeding calves high-priced hay needs to be a bridge from one low-cost production scenario to the next.

BeefTalk: Will the Hay Inventory Feed the Cows?   ( 2017-12-21 )

Provide the proper supplementation to meet the current needs of the cow herd or reduce inventory.

BeefTalk: Just When Does One Let the Calves Go?   ( 2017-12-14 )

Match individual managerial skills with the operation and market accordingly.

BeefTalk: Use the Numbers When Bull Buying   ( 2017-12-07 )

Expected progeny differences are the best selection tool to help beef operations meet future goals.