BROOKINGS, S.D. - Managing cows through the winter presents unique challenges - especially when snow covers most of South Dakota, explained Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. "Cows ...

The most dangerous words in ranching may be, “It’s always been done this way.” Marty Edwards knew this when he took over his ...

As the region begins to make its way into the treacherous winter months, cattle producers should begin thinking about what the change in weather could mean for their cattle’s nutritional needs and ...

The winter season is upon us, and that means just about everything except the ryegrass has turned brown. Ryegrass is the beautiful green patch that David Clegg’s cows are munching on along the east ...

URBANA - Feed costs represent over half the total cost in a cow-calf production system. The majority of feed costs are from feeding cows during the winter season when most grasses are dormant. As a ...

Before long the calves that are at their mother’s side right now will be sold in the fall as stockers, and particularly with the rising price of feed and drought conditions, buyers could be looking ...

Escalating costs for hay and supplements has many cattle producers concerned, especially in the face of very poor pasture conditions and limited hay supplies in some areas of Missouri. Current feed ...