Items Tagged with 'forage utilization'
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A stool with three legs is an effective illustration of sustainability; the legs represent the three most common sustainability pillars – environmental, social and economic. Viability of the stool depends on support and involvement of all three legs.
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Building integrity in the soil
For commercial farmers, prioritizing soil integrity through proper mineral management is essential for sustainable and productive agriculture.
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Strategic supplementation to improve grazing distribution
Carefully planned placement of protein and mineral supplements can effectively incentivize cattle to graze diverse landscapes in a way that utilizes more of the natural resources and enhances the land for future use.
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Prebiotic tools and supplement needs during breeding and spring turnout
The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but is it providing quite enough nutritional value to your cow herd? Prebiotic supplements can help cattle utilize available feed to its fullest potential.
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The new variety advantage
When establishing a pasture, it’s also helpful to use mixes with a blend of at least a couple of species.
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How to use a forage calculator
Forage calculators can be very valuable tools for producers during the grazing season, but choosing one that is adaptable to your operation is key.
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Understanding protein fractions on a forage report
If we understand the protein fractions within our forages, we can ensure livestock requirements are met and improve performance.
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Discussing timely producer questions
Four dairy consultants from across the U.S. answer timely producer questions and talk through best practices and industry technologies for finding solutions.
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Advice from an agronomist: Increasing forage biodiversity on your ranch
Improving plant biodiversity on your ranch will often increase forage supply, forage quality and soil health, along with carbon capture potential.
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The golden rule of performance: Garbage in, garbage out
It’s an accepted fact that better feed equates to better animal performance. Here are some tips for keeping up the quality and palatability of your feed so your cattle can live up to their potential.
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