BY ALICIA BOORCottonwood Extension DistrictThis year’s weather has delayed harvest and left many wheat growers with fields of low-test ...

Dairy cows require a high-quality diet. Most rations include supplemental vitamin A, D, E and selenium. When it comes to formulating a quality livestock ration, the key ingredient may be a good ...

At Capper Trading they have been feeding beef cattle for over 40 years and have always recognised the importance of structural fibre in the diet. They developed the Complete range of feedstuffs ...

With grain prices at all-time highs and hay prices not far behind, livestock producers need to find ways to become more efficient to stay profitable. Producers are also receiving less for feeder ca… ...

Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September, up 28.3% ...

Care must also be taken to monitor the overall protein content in the ration. Dry suckler cow rations must be above 9% crude protein (in the dry matter) for good rumen function. It is advisable to ...

Recently, a listener who plants rye as a cover crop asked the hosts of K-State’s Cattle Chat podcast if rye grain can be included in cattle rations. Kansas State University beef cattle ...

Farmers in 16 states grew high oleic soybeans on more than 1.1 million acres in 2023 and on 800,000 acres in 2024 (with ...

This year’s weather has delayed harvest and left many wheat growers with fields of low-test weight and sprouted grain. This ...