Ask A Rancher: Does Cottonseed Benefit Beef Cattle?

Ask A Rancher: Does Cottonseed Benefit Beef Cattle?  By Kayla Keyser. Dairy producers have been using whole cottonseed (WCS) in their cattle rations for decades, but they’re not the only ones. Beef producers have also seen the benefits of feeding cottonseed to their cattle, and recent data has proven...

Meeks Farm: Utilizing Winter-long Grazing

Meeks Farm: Utilizing Winter-long Grazing.  By Heather Smith Thomas. The largest expense for most stockman is winter feed or supplements.  The more time that cattle can graze without needing hay, the better.  Today there are new forage varieties that can fill some gaps in the grazing calendar,...

New Generation of Nutrition, Backed with the American Tradition

New Generation of Nutrition, Backed with the American Tradition.  Article courtesy of Vitalix Inc. Vitalix’s new generation of nutrition has been kicked off with the release of their new Plus and Elite lines, powered with Diamond V and Zinpro!Vitalix is proud to be an American owned and made company...

Naturally Better Omega 3 (NBO3) for Livestock

Naturally Better Omega 3 (NBO3) for Livestock. By Heather Smith Thomas. NBO3 Technologies has invested more than 15 years of research in partnership with Kansas State University, to show the efficacy of their proprietary feed system and premium feed.  The goal was to develop an efficient feeding...

Partners in Progress Compass Minerals continues to assist producers with its extensive line of American Stockman® salt and mineral products.

Partners in Progress Compass Minerals Continues to Assist Producers with its Extensive Line of American Stockman® Salt and Mineral Products. By Maura Keller. Look around most retail and distribution outlets for feed mixes and specialty salts and you’ll be hard-pressed not to find American Stockman...

Importance of Feed Testing to Make Sure Nutrient Requirements are Met

Importance of Feed Testing to Make Sure Nutrient Requirements are Met. By Heather Smith Thomas. Cattle on summer pasture usually have adequate nutrients unless the forages are very dry or mature, but winter forages often need to be supplemented with protein or minerals.  The only way to determine the...

New Study Finds Whole Cottonseed Is a Valuable Option for Feedlots

New Study Finds Whole Cottonseed Is a Valuable Option for FeedlotsWhen designing finishing diets for beef cattle, two factors are key: price and performance. Cotton byproducts are readily and locally available throughout the southwestern U.S., which often makes them economical and convenient choices for the region...

Protein Supplements - Many Options

Protein Supplements - Many Options.  By Heather Smith Thomas. During fall and winter in most regions of the country, mature forages are low in protein, yet many ranchers try to extend grazing as long as possible because winter feeding is the most expensive part of raising cattle.  Adding a little...