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  • Alabama cattle producer Perry Mobley is testing forage to reveal the actual RFQ, TDN and crude protein in his hay. (Becky Mills)

    Why Every Cattle Producer Should Test Their Hay Before Winter Feeding Season

    Forage testing helps create a precision-feeding strategy.

  • Wild hogs root in pastures and dirt, making areas very uneven and creating a need for extra management to make the ground safe. (USDA File Photo)

    Feral Hogs Cause Billions of Dollars in Damage Annually

    Feral hogs are tearing up ranch country. Farmers are fighting back.

  • Iowa cattleman Shayne Wiese says CRP has been a tool for his operation and can help other cattlemen, too. (Jennifer Carrico)

    Cattlemen Push to Allow Managed Grazing of CRP Acres

    A new NCBA policy push aims to open CRP idled acres to managed grazing, thus giving cattle producers a new land base while keeping conservation goals intact.

  • Georgia cattleman Dalton Tankersley says leasing pastures is significantly cheaper than buying more land. (Becky Mills)

    Georgia Cattleman Shares Leasing Lessons

    Renting rather than buying pastures may be the better way to go.

  • Ear tag systems help with efficiency and herd health on cattle producer operations. (Jennifer Carrico)

    Smart Ear Tags Help Cattle Producers Monitor the Herd

    Ear-tag technology helps cattle producers manage herd health.

  • Lexy Close and Mike Southerland hope the Appalachian Producers Cooperative will help keep livestock income in the area. (Becky Mills)

    Producers Build Packing Plant To Support Local Livestock Industry

    Farmers band together to boost local livestock industry for future generations.

  • The face fly feeds on animal secretions and is the main source for pink eye and other eye inflammations. (David Boxler)

    Control Flies To Protect Cattle Herd Performance

    Flies cost cattle producers more than $1 billion a year, yet there are several proven methods to help protect herds, boost weaning weights and improve performance.

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