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Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Explore options to optimize winter forage systems, reduce reliance on stored feed, and boost herd performance with practical winter grazing strategies. Click the link below to access the article.
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Will Secor, Ph.D. Explore the latest trends in Georgia’s feeder cattle prices, including record-breaking spring highs and seasonal fluctuations, as well as insights on what to expect in the coming months for herd inventory and market dynamics. Click the link below to access the article.
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Will Secor, Ph.D. How resilient has beef demand been through 2024, and what can producers expect in 2025? Despite record-high prices, U.S. consumers showed strong demand this year. Learn how this trend could shape the market in the year ahead.
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Lawton Stewart, Ph.D. Are your cattle getting enough Vitamin A this winter? With the decrease in Vitamin A in conserved forages like hay, it’s essential to assess Vitamin A supplementation needs before deficiencies impact performance. Read this article for practical insights and solutions.
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William Secor, Ph.D. It feels like some kind of weather event has been affecting Georgia beef cattle markets every few months this year. This article provides some basic concepts about Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage insurance for beef cattle producers.
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Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. With the fall bull sale season approaching, it is important to acknowledge that our sire selection this fall will shape the herd’s genetic merit for years to come, making it essential to invest in sires with proven genetic value. This article provides a practical review of how cattle producers can evaluate the…
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Lisa Baxter, Ph.D. As the weather in the state gradually starts to change, it is important to have a game plan when it comes to forage management this fall. Click below to access Dr. Lisa Baxter’s article that includes a fall forage management checklist.
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William Secor, Ph.D. Georgia’s weather has been a roller coaster this summer. Forage producers have contended with drought conditions and excessive rain at different times this year. Amid these challenges, what is the forage outlook for this year in Georgia? And, how is the rest of the country faring? Access the article to learn more.
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Lisa Baxter, Ph.D. Most tall fescue stands found in Georgia have a fungus that lives in the plant and can be transmitted in the seed. This endophyte has some benefits including pest resistance, drought tolerance, and persistence under grazing. However, the wild- or native-type endophyte (E+) produces toxins called ergot-alkaloids that can cause cattle to…
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William Secor, Ph.D. The ups and downs of summer weather are upon us affecting a host of agricultural markets. The focus of this article is looking at how feed costs can affect cattle markets, specifically corn prices.
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