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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Conducting a Feed Inventory
A dismal hay and corn crop equal a shortage of cattle feed; but how many farmers can tell you the number of bales, pounds of co-products, and days of grazing they have on store? Taking time to count bales of hay, weigh stored feed, and calculate your available grazing days could pay you dividends. It is important to have a plan. After you have a feed inventory, it is important t...
Friday, August 17, 2012
Fall Forage Opportunities
As some parts of Illinois receive much needed rainfall this week, the hot topic has been fall forage opportunities. A little rainfall, crops coming out early, and feed shortages make planting fall forages something farmers should consider. Many producers have already identified the opportunity to put Oats, Rye, Turnips, or other forage crops in this fall. As a result, expect to see shor...
Monday, August 13, 2012
Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
Beef cattle producers are experiencing sustained drought conditions. Many producers have little experience with current situations. Logically, many questions cross a producers mind on a daily basis. Producers in west-central Illinois have the opportunity to attend the Orr Beef Research Center Field Day. Along with a research update, management decisions this year will be the headline to...
