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Spring calving season is here! As temperatures begin to rise and sunny days are on the horizon, many cattle ranches across the country are preparing for spring calving. While every ranchers' management philosophy is different, let's take a closer look at the benefits of calving in the spring versus calving in the fall.
Winter cattle grazing is an important aspect of any operating cattle ranches, particularly in regions where the climate can be harsh during the winter months, such as the Nebraska Sandhills.
Modern ranching operations are facing new opportunities to embrace advancing technology to further improve their businesses. While change can be intimidating, particularly when it involves learning and adopting new technology, these solutions can create efficiencies and increase profitability.
The future of farming might just be around the corner. As we enter 2020, there is still much discussion about potential applications of clean energy and how to utilize the technology favorably and efficiently. But have you ever considered adopting such technologies on your farm or ranch?
Farmers all over the country now that the work doesn't stop just because it's cold outside. In fact, winter weather usually brings on unique challenges that require agriculturalists to work even harder to keep up with everything.
A common motto of farmers and ranchers throughout the Rocky Mountains is “whiskey’s for drinking and water’s for fighting.” The meaning of this motto became apparent as I grew up farming and ranching in the mountain valleys of southwest Montana.
Ever wonder what it's like to be a cattle rancher in Montana in the winter? Check out this video for a behind the scenes look at feeding cattle in the cold, snowy weather.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 90% of crop losses are related to extreme weather – but it’s not just the direct impact of summer drought, floods and severe storms. Winter weather is another important variable to consider when it comes to a successful agricultural operation. Detailed forecasting, coupled with other agricultural insights tools, can help farmers make proactive decisions regarding their crops, or even preventative decisions if necessary.
Meet the cotton farmers who are battling the odds and struggling to make ends meet. Rain, of the lack thereof, is a common culprit on the list of farmers' worries. The unpredictability of weather, combined with costly equipment and time-consuming harvests, can make or break a season.
Spending time in the sale barns with ranchers and cattleman, there is continual debate about the ideal cow. The common answer is: She weighs about 1,200 pounds, weans a big calf, does not take a lot of feed for maintenance, and breeds back each year. Though this is a simple answer, does not mean it is an easy one. The direction the beef industry is heading may make finding the ideal cow even more challenging.
