By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Following last week’s article, this week’s outlines the last of 10 tips for pasture and feeding in dry conditions: 7. Feeding poorer quality feed will decrease an animal’s performance as the animal cannot maintain itself or grow. Other symptoms may manifest themselves with breeding […]
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With the extended hot, dry weather we’ve been having, the following is the first of a two-part article with 10 tips for pasture and feeding in dry conditions: 1. Supplementing pastures may be necessary to keep animals from over-grazing This will mean moving them onto a “sacrifice” pasture and feeding. […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo With the extended hot, dry weather we’ve been having, the following is the first of a two-part article with 10 tips for pasture and feeding in dry conditions: 1. Supplementing pastures may be necessary to keep animals from over-grazing This will mean moving them […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo A potentially early grain harvest may make some producers decide that this is the year to apply manure or compost. Before heading to the field, however, take a few minutes to take a sample of the material and think about the composition of the […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The following is part two of an article on determining the amount of forage you have available on pasture for your livestock. •Sample and weigh A more accurate method to calculate the amount of forage in a pasture is to harvest two or three […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The following is the first of a two-part article on determining the amount of forage you have available on pasture for your livestock. Pasture is a feeding system. Like any feeding system, it is important to know the needs of your livestock and the […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo If you have a dull, ringing sensation in your ears after a long day on the tractor, it’s an indication you have exceeded a sound level that can be comfortably tolerated. It also could be the first sign of hearing loss. This ringing is […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo The breeding season has started for many producers, although some have not yet turned their bulls out into the breeding pasture. What can be done to achieve maximum breeding performance for the least cost? When the herd sire was selected, it likely meant a […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Pasture season soon will be in full swing and many producers will have cattle out on grass. Let’s not forget the importance of mineral feeding while on pasture. Calf growth, cow reproductive status, and general health all are influenced by the intake of adequate […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo Are you a producer who will be carrying increased livestock numbers this pasture season? If this applies to your situation, here are a number of options to increase your pasture production this coming year. •Rotational grazing Rotational grazing will give increased forage production and […]
By Gary Sliworsky Ag rep, Emo There are many ways to manage pests on organic farms. The overall strategy always should be to try to manage your cropping system to avoid the insects, diseases, weeds, etc. Easier said than done, but here are some strategies (each pest will have their own […]
