Articles by Sawyer Fonnesbeck

Mixing grasses and legumes to create more productive pastures

The increased fixed nitrogen, greater herbage mass, improved CP content, better digestibility and greater ability to meet nutritional needs make adding these versatile forages to your existing pasture grass an option worth considering.

August 9, 2024

Sawyer Fonnesbeck

Those in the cattle industry have come to understand the term “hybrid vigor” and how it benefits the health, growth and stamina of our livestock. Many of the same things can be said for our pastures.

Why the change in nutrition plans after calving?

It can be difficult to keep track of different cattle’s nutritional needs at different times. But making sure your cows and heifers are properly fed will result in more efficient mothers and healthier calves.

February 13, 2023

Sawyer Fonnesbeck

At this point in the year, beef producers have eliminated a good portion of those winter haystacks and are hoping green spring grass is in the future.

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Grain overload and the resulting need for treatment

Maintaining good health through good nutritional management, vaccinations and proper injection protocols in your herds will support the animals to be efficient in developing a high-quality product for our consumers.

April 25, 2022

Sawyer Fonnesbeck

Cattle producers are invested in creating a quality product. Carcass grades, such as Prime or Choice, and high-yield grades have become attainable targets for producers to reach with good genetics, management, proper nutrition and health protocols.

Articles by Sawyer Fonnesbeck

Mixing grasses and legumes to create more productive pastures

Why the change in nutrition plans after calving?

Grain overload and the resulting need for treatment

10 tips for navigating farm transition

How to prevent winter freeze with ventilation

Irons in the Fire: Just one calf

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