There are several steps producers can take to improve AI success
Cows that aren’t in calf can be culled, freeing up valuable forage resources for the remaining herd
Reading Time: 3 minutes Beef cattle producers can realize significant savings by identifying and culling nonpregnant females prior to winter feeding, says Carl Dahlen, North Dakota State University extension service beef cattle specialist. Also, by pregnancy checking now, producers can optimize resource utilization by stocking pastures with pregnant cows,” he adds. Although winter feed costs represent 60 to 70 […] Read moreHay-burners Feeding a good-quality hay in sufficient amounts is one of the best ways to keep horses warm through cold weather
Reading Time: 3 minutes Winter is in full force, and horse owners need to make sure they feed their animals appropriately for the conditions, according to North Dakota State University Extension Service equine specialist Carrie Hammer. Feeding good-quality hay in sufficient amounts is one of the best ways to help horses keep warm. Feed digestion produces heat, with the […] Read moreComparisons Producers can compare projected fuel costs and use based on alternative crop acreages, tillage systems and crop rotations
Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers can use a new Farm Fuel Budget cellphone app to plan their farm fuel budget and use for the next year or more. John Nowatzki, North Dakota State University Extension Service agricultural machine systems specialist, developed the Android cellphone app for crop producers to compare projected fuel costs based on alternate crop acreages, tillage […] Read moreControllable You can’t do much about rainfall, but you can manage nitrogen, which is just as important
Reading Time: 2 minutes Low rainfall during the growing season is the most obvious factor causing reduced grass production. However, low available mineral nitrogen at less than 100 pounds per acre is responsible for greater than half of the reduction in herbage production. “Most grassland pastures managed with traditional practices have mineral nitrogen available at 60 to 75 pounds […] Read more
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