Poor Cattle Temperament Adversely Affects Profit

Poor Cattle Temperament Adversely Affects Profit

  Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist October is a traditional time to evaluate the cow herd before winter.  This is a time when producers decide which cows are no longer are helpful to the operation, and which heifer calves...
The Economics of Grazing Cool-Season Annual Forages

The Economics of Grazing Cool-Season Annual Forages

Chris Prevatt, UF/IFAS Livestock Economist, Jose Dubeux, Joao Vendramini, and Marcelo Wallau, UF/IFAS Forage Specialists Producers throughout the Southeast feed hay and other stored feedstuffs during the fall, winter, and early spring due to limited forage...
Consider Investments in Efficiency with Extra Cattle Income

Consider Investments in Efficiency with Extra Cattle Income

Most cattlemen have a slight grin on their faces these days.  Cattle have been selling for record prices this summer.  What is causing this major increase in prices?  Primarily there are two key factors: fewer cattle, and cheaper feed. Chart 2 below shows the drastic...