It’s important to maintain good cattle nutrition through winter, and this year could present additional challenges after many ...

East Idaho rancher Matt Thompson knows there’s a payday coming if he can hold onto his cattle, as ranchers continue culling marginal livestock rather than feeding them extremely expensive rations ...

Water is key to fall and winter grazing, but ranchers should consider various options to contend with frigid temperatures.

November is a good time to review winter feeding plans, according to University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eric Meusch. “Forage growth has come to an end, so making sure producers have ...

Livestock producers looking for lower-priced winter feed may want to consider some lower quality forages and crop residues. These materials can be used as a way to reduce the cost of winter feeding, ...

As the region begins to make its way into the treacherous winter months, cattle producers should begin thinking about what the change in weather could mean for their cattle’s nutritional needs and ...

As temperatures drop across Idaho, cattle ranchers are entering what they call harvest season — the critical time to prepare ...

Communication plan: Maintain contact with veterinarians, neighbors, and emergency services. Washington’s wet winters can ...

It’s not the cold that bothers livestock as much as Iowa's capricious wintry blasts of wind, farmers say. That’s when livestock operations shift into full defensive mode, said Craig Clausing, who runs ...

Large numbers of livestock may be killed in winter storms. Wind coupled with severe or prolonged cold weather causes additional stress on livestock, increasing their need for food, water, and shelter.

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In ...