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Drought in the Southwest is having ripple effects throughout the beef cattle industry. One economist estimates that there will be a loss of over two million producing cows in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas this year. National cowherd numbers will be at the lowest in more than 60 years. The economic impact will be felt across the country on both cattle prices and the cost to feed the cattle that are left.
The Economic Perspective Nort…
MORE>>Producers may have already noticed a new look on many CRYSTALYX
® barrels this fall. New barrel caps have been designed and put into use for each group of CRYSTALYX
® products: beef, dairy, multi-species and BioBarrel
®.
In addition to the barrel caps, each steel and plastic barrel (with the exception of BioBarrel
®) will have a label attached to the side of the barrel that wi…
MORE>>Fall can be a very busy time of year for cattlemen. For those with spring calving herds, fall offers an additional opportunity to put weight on cows—with less expense.
After weaning and before cold winter temperatures arrive, cows have a relatively low maintenance energy requirement. So more of the forage they consume goes into weight gain compared to when they’re fighting off winter weather or during lactation. But fal…
MORE>>Nutritional stress can be a stealthy thief this time of year. Weaning, shipping, grouping and breeding can put extra stress on cows and calves and rob you of profits.
Brigade
® Stress Fighting Formula will help reduce stress, stimulate appetites and improve reproductive performance. Brigade
® is a nutrient-dense, free-choice supplement that helps overcome nutritional stress. It’s fortified with ele…
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