A lot of people in the industry think that artificial insemination, AI breeding, is not applicable to use on small operations in the industry. It costs a good chunk of money and can be labor intensive. However, it can be a huge benefit and an advantageous resource for small beef producers. Let's dive into why. Right now we don’t have a very large herd, just more on the average to small side. A lot of producers with larger herds look at us using artificial insemination and they just … [Read more...] about Benefits of AI Breeding on a Small Operation
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Agriculture Explained: Cows on Cornstalks
Dive into why having cows out on cornstalks can be so beneficial to livestock producers in the fall and winter months. Decreased feed costs and labor costs by utilizing available resources. Putting cows out on cornstalks in the fall and winter months is by no means a novel concept. It's a well-developed practice simply due to all of it's benefits. Livestock producers in many ways have got to be one of the best when it comes to utilizing whatever type of resource they may have access to. … [Read more...] about Agriculture Explained: Cows on Cornstalks
The Importance of Preg Checking Cows
Why would you preg check your cows? The importance of preg checking your cows is so that you can better plan the future of your operation. You can save money by making a plan for cows that come up as open. We preg checked our herd this last week. And to be quite honest, it’s one of the two biggest days in a year for a cattle producer. The other biggest day is sale day. On sale day, you hold your breath and your stomach is queasy thinking about how your calves will sell. What kind of profit … [Read more...] about The Importance of Preg Checking Cows