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Novel Approach
Joy Reznicek has heard all the reasons she should want to replace Kentucky 31 fescue with a novel endophyte, but at Mississippi's Town Creek Farm, they are taking the change slowly with an eye toward cost versus return.
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Boot The Hay Habit
If you want proof Keith Tuck's rotational-grazing system works, take a look at his hay equipment. Oh, wait. It's gone. He sold it in 2016.
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Probiotic Promises
Whatever you call them, probiotics, or direct-fed microbials (DFM), they promise a lot. Testimonials on company websites declare these little-known microbes can add pounds, improve animal health and reduce morbidity.
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Mix It Up
There is no simple, one-trick fix when it comes to fly control. In fact, it's better to think in terms of fly management and IPM rather than control. IPM, or integrated pest management, is key because it allows producers to manage around resistance. It's not as simple as...
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Alliance Cattle Protocols Pay Off
As calf prices tighten, value-added programs continue to gain in popularity. Now in its 18th year, the Integrity Beef Alliance is proving that meeting a series of best-management practice protocols can yield significant increases in weaning and yearling weights. One of the...
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Wow Factor
The national average price for a bred heifer may be under $2,000, but there are still cattlemen willing to pay more than $3,000 for the right replacement. Increasingly, the bred heifer market is about return, with many convinced higher quality is an investment that pays off.
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Genomics Test Drive
Whenever Scotty Lovett is complimented on the quality of his cattle, he usually says, "I inherited a good set of cows. All I've had to do is not mess them up."
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