FORSYTH, Mont. – As cold fronts moved in across Montana during early to mid-February, the temperatures dipped into the below zero range at Lar…
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LAVERNE, N.D. – A typical calving day usually averages out to 4-6 new calves per day for Jordan Svenningsen, but Presidents’ Day (Feb. 15) was…
What a difference a week makes in the weather. Everything just seems to go a lot more smoothly when you can feel your hands and face.
The South Dakota Grassland Coalition has produced a series of videos for livestock producers across the region. The 25-video series features r…
Early Monday morning when I left the house to take a friend to the Chadron airport it was -25 degrees. Windchill made it feel like -43. Like m…
After a warm December, were you expecting a warm January and February? If you were, then you have expected wrong.
A frozen greetings and hello to all my fellow Midwesterners during this frozen period of February! This is Jacob Andres from Abilene Kansas, a…
A free calving workshop “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving” will be offered Feb. 25 virtually and at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 W. R…
"My biggest concern is that with the two of us and spotty cell service I do not know exactly where he is at or even the vicinity."
Raising beef cattle during the winter comes with its own obstacles, such as freezing temperatures and blizzards which ultimately lead to a forage shortage. These conditions create greater nutrient intake especially for spring calving cows.
K-State veterinarians discuss the importance of a calf nursing in the first 24 hours of its life
"Many of us are worried that if the weather does turn cold suddenly (because this is Kansas and that happens at the drop of a hat) if the calves are very young and the weather is very cold, we could lose many of our calves."
MABEL, Minn. – About 6 inches of snow fell in southeast Minnesota in mid-January. For Gabe Chase – who was busy with calving – that was more t…
LAVERNE, N.D. – Jordan Svenningsen has returned from a week-long vacation in Arizona, and one of the first things he did upon his return was t…
As spring calving draws closer, producers will be looking to make sure their cows are as healthy as possible and ready to go.
Calving season started early on the Peterson farm in Waverly, Neb. It doesn't ramp up normally until mid-March.
Spring calving is arguably the most crucial time of year for most operations. Extension expert Connor Biehler has tips for being prepared.
LUVERNE, N.D. – With calving season less than a month way, Jordan Svenningsen, Tiffannie Justesen and their son, Grayson, will be taking a wee…
MABEL, Minn. – Gabe Chase was gearing up for the 2021 calving season slated to start Jan. 1, 2021.
A series of KSU Calving Schools has been planned for January 2021 in anticipation of calving season. The program will outline overall calving …
We have settled into our winter routine around here. It took a little while for everything to get comfortable but now we are down to the munda…
Regardless of when a cattle owner decides to calve — spring or fall — it’s one of the most stressful times of the year. With so many challenge…
When it comes to providing habitat for the pheasants around its Kimball, South Dakota hunting lodge, the Konechne family has been implementing conservation practices, such as no-till farming, long before it was commonplace.