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Finding the Best Deals for Feed and Forage

By Dale Blasi, stocker, forages, nutrition and management specialist and Sandy Johnson, extension beef specialist, Colby

In Kansas, drought conditions are a common occurrence and livestock producers consequently plan for the worst and hope for the best. Complicating matters this year is the extent to which drought is impacting areas of the U.S., the dramatic increase in feed cost and transportation cost for purchased feed. How does a producer adapt to the current situation without affecting cowherd productivity, while also keeping feed costs from breaking the bank? Continue reading “Finding the Best Deals for Feed and Forage”

Tips to Aid Cost Conscientious Producers on Commodity Prices

By: Justin Waggoner, Ph.D., Beef Systems Specialist, Garden City

The increased commodity prices we are experiencing have many cattle producers considering the costs associated with their feeding and management programs. Here are a few tips that might aid cost conscientious producers. Continue reading “Tips to Aid Cost Conscientious Producers on Commodity Prices”

Managing Feed Costs this Fall

by Justin Waggoner, Beef Systems Specialist, Garden City

The increased commodity prices we are currently experiencing have many cattle producers considering the costs associated with their feeding and management programs for weaning calves this fall. Here are a few tips that might aid cost conscientious producers. Continue reading “Managing Feed Costs this Fall”