Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Nervous Cattle Markets Struggle with Market Fundamentals

Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Feeder cattle prices continue to push to unimaginable highs leaving producers and traders increasingly nervous.  Last week, in Oklahoma auctions, 500-pound, M/L #1 steers brought...
Grazing Cover Crops is a Triple Win!

Grazing Cover Crops is a Triple Win!

Jose Dubeux, Luana Queiroz, Igor Bretas, Kevin Trumpp, Kenneth Oduor, Liza Garcia, UF/IFAS North Florid Research and Education Center – Marianna Introduction Grazing cover crops is a triple win, because it can benefit row crop farmers, livestock producers, and...
Foot Rot Prevention and Treatment for Cattle

Foot Rot Prevention and Treatment for Cattle

Brett Capra, University of Florida, Senior in Animal Sciences & UF/IFAS Extension Intern with Kalyn Waters Yep, it’s hot! And everyone is feeling it. From the sweat on our brows and cattle in the ponds, there is no question we are in the “heat” of the summer...
10 Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay

10 Reasons You Should Quit Making Hay

Linda Geist, Senior Strategic Communications Consultant, Missouri University Hay is a major feed for beef production and other livestock industries.  “Despite the vastness of the hay industry, making hay can be an indicator of an unprofitable cow-calf enterprise,”...