Beef Specialist

What's Your Calf Crop Percentage?

By Rick Rasby, Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska     Calf Crop Percentage may be the most important production calculation that a cow/calf producer can record.The reason for this statement is that Calf Crop Percentage has both an input and output component. Inputs include genetic selection,...

Now is the Time to Save Feed Costs

By Kris Ringwall, Beef Specialist, NDSU Extension Service   When feed costs are too high, consider selling the higher-maintenance cows.  Now is the time to make the necessary adjustments for the future of your cowherd.The cow is slowing down. The cow is not challenged by cold or heat; the cow is living...