Cover crops as a livestock feed
Cover crops have been promoted in recent years to improve soil health. Ruminant livestock producers have opportunities to utilize cover crops as high quality feed.
View ArticleUSDA: GM seeds account for 90% of corn, cotton and soybeans planted
U.S. farmers have adopted genetically engineered (GE) seeds in the 20 years since their commercial introduction, despite their typically higher prices.
View ArticleSome drug purchases will require veterinarian's order
Starting in 2017, livestock producers will need to obtain a written order from their veterinarian before buying certain antibiotics for their animals.
View ArticleFeed beets as a energy source for beef cattle
Sugar beet pulp has historically been a great energy source for supplementing beef cows and growing calves (for more information on using sugar beet pulp in limit fed cow diets click here). It is...
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Analysts: USDA report could bring out bears
Farmers might want to brace themselves for a challenging Tuesday in the markets, when USDA releases its May World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
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Corn could hit $3.20 with no summer drought
If a summer drought fails to happen, corn values could fall into the $3.20 range, while soybeans could drop as much as $1.50, predicts Rich Nelson, Allendale.
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