Tag: cattle
Dairy Excel: Establishing a fair fixed cash rental rate may not...
Ultimately, supply and demand of cropland for rent will determine the cash rental rate for each parcel. The expected return from producing crops on...
Dry weather may call for creep feeding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The oppressive heat wave that has scorched pastures and dried water sources in recent weeks should have farmers in some...
Drought is sending Texans looking for hay
COLUMBUS — Ohio Cattlemen’s Association has been contacted by cattlemen in Texas and other drought-stricken states who are looking to purchase hay. OCA is working with the Ohio Department of Agriculture to identify Ohioans who have available hay.
Lawrence County Fair livestock sale spotlights 4-H, FFA youth
Lawrence County (Pa.) 4-H and FFA'ers wrapped up their market livestock projects at the annual livestock sale Aug. 20.
Limousin releases multibreed EPDs
DENVER, Colo.— Expected progeny differences (EPDs) from the fall 2011 International Limousin Genetic Evaluation are now available through various features of the North...
OSU to host beef and forage night at Jackson Agricultural Research...
JACKSON, Ohio -- Beef producers are dealing with the rising costs of feed and inputs for making hay, not to mention the impact of this year's weather on forage quality and seeding.
Ashtabula County sets records with 2011 fair
Several records were set at the 2011 Ashtabula County Fair during the junior fair livestock sale.
USDA’s FSIS tells inspectors to get tough on livestock mishandling
WASHINGTON -- The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a directive Aug. 15 with new instructions to its inspectors to ensure...
Records fall at Butler Farm Show market livestock sale
Several records were set at this year's market livestock sale at the Butler Farm Show, including a record $25.50 per pound for the grand champion hog.
It takes nutrients to grow forage
Proper soil nutrients are required for forage plants to maximize growth. Data indicates our forage plants use 20+ elements to live and grow. All...
