forage quality

Mother’s instincts need to take over and protect calves, especially in frigid temperatures like the ones the High Plains saw during the Siberian Express. (Journal photo by Lacey Newlin.)
Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Livestock

Protein supplements help cows maintain body condition through winter

K-State's Jason Warner explains why cattle producers should compare feed costs per unit of protein rather than purchase price alone. Read More

Cow Calf, Crops and Cattle, Editors, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Nutrition, management important for heifer development 

Animal Health, Beef, Cow Calf, Crops and Cattle, Lacey Vilhauer, Livestock

Mineral intake affects cattle health, reproduction and performance 

Making the case for bagged silage’s impact on herd health

Prep now for a productive hay season

The field is blooming alfalfa. (Adobe Stock-#278624616 │ orestligetka)

Scheduling first cutting

  • By Ben Beckman │ University of Nebraska Extension

Choosing a sorghum silage hybrid

PARTNER CONTENT HPJ Talk Don Miller Mountain View Seeds drought tolerance and drought resilience

HPJ Talk: Don Miller on breeding alfalfa for drought, salinity and stand persistence 

Hereford and Angus cattle owned by K-State Purebred Beef Unit. (K-State Research and Extension)

Understanding mineral tags can help guide cattle supplement decisions

  • By Colton Tripp │ K-State Extension news service
Black Angus cow in tall fescue. (Adobe Stock │ #663974851 - jackienix)

Stretch your winter feed supply by renting acres for stockpiled fescue

Cows in the stable eat hay. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #322327093 - Lukas)

High quality hay after calving a must