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Posted on Nov 4, 2019

Preparing for Fall through Winter Calving and Breeding

Originally written for Progressive Cattlemen Has the hay you plan to feed this winter been tested? If so, you have the tools necessary to help maintain appropriate body condition for your herd and better plan for those potential winter storms. If you haven’t tested your hay, that ~$30 will be...

Beef Tips 'n Advice

Posted on Sep 13, 2019

Dealing with Pasture, Hay, Feed, and Livestock Losses

New circular available about dealing with loss after a significant weather event

Beef Tips 'n Advice

Posted on Jul 16, 2019

Two Weaning Methods

Jason Duggin, PC Southeast Update, July 2019 One of my dad’s favorite sayings was, “There’s more than one way to skin a cat.” When it comes to types of calf weaning methods, this phrase could easily be used. However, my dad tended to tell me this when I was...

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Fencing Field DayWednesday, April 15 This hands-on program will feature university and industry experts. Understanding the building blocks of fencing Moderated group discussions on posts, wire, fasteners, and energizers NRCS program overview Hands-on fence building rotations and demos Troubleshooting electric and temporary fence problems PREVIOUS DAY'S COLLABORATIVE EVENT: Advanced Grazing SchoolTuesday, April 14 Learn firsthand how to monitor your pastures using traditional and new technology. Managing problem pasture weeds Forage management with cell phone apps Pasture scoring Insect scouting Pasture yield monitoring NRCS program overview

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