AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Cattle and forage producers can beef up their herd and pasture management through the 2024 Beef and Forage Field...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days in 2024. These fie...
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In most cattle operations, the greatest expense is attributed to feeding costs. Several alternative feedstuffs can reduce overall feed costs...
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The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has many resources related to beef and forage production. The following information features a smal...
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Understanding beef cattle nutrient requirements is a critical step in developing a nutritional management strategy for the herd. Nut...
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Growth-promoting implants have been used to enhance beef production since their commercial introduction in 1957. They are designed for the s...
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Producers new to the cattle business should attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Beef Systems Short Course. This multi-night le...
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Selection of herd sires for a cow/calf operation is a fundamental management task that should not be taken lightly. Making an informed and s...
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Record keeping is valuable in beef production. Beef cattle record keeping is a tool to document and evaluate production information. Product...
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Now is the time for fruit crop producers to scout for adult Green June beetle emergence. These beetles are considered a serious pest and can...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Did you know that the cow you see grazing in a pasture is a true environmentalist? In fact, beef cattle play an ...
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Take a drive down a county road in Alabama until you see fences and green pastures. If you stop and look, that is a picture of the basis for...
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