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March 2012 Magazine Issue

Highlights in our Feeds & Forage issue include:

      Feed Composition Tables
      Product Review | 2012 Mowers And Conditioners
      2012 Fencing Guide
      Ranchers Sing The Praises Of Mob Grazing of Cattle
      In Search Of 300-Day Grazing

Pasture/Range

  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Strategic Weed Control Helps Oklahoma Rancher Improve Pastures

    Old-timers will tell you that if you take care of your grass, it’ll take care of you. That’s easy advice to follow when it rains. But what do you do when it doesn’t? Randy Blin says listening to the old-timers is even more critical when rainfall is scarce. “Weed control is more important in a drought than anything...More
  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Colorado Rancher Utilizes Holistic Management Concepts 1

    When Duke Phillips dismounts his horse to inspect his grasslands, he’s searching for more than tall, green forage on the 87,000 acres that comprise the Zapata and Chico Basin ranches outside Colorado Springs, CO. He’s looking to confirm that his grazing practices harmonize with the ecosystem....More
  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Texas Ranch Uses Genomics To Attain Great Heifer Breedup During Drought 4

    When it rains, this country is the Garden of Eden.” And when it doesn’t? Well… Wayne Cockrell should know. In his 12 years as manager of the Carter Ranch near Oakwood, TX, halfway between Dallas and Houston, he’s seen the Trinity River bottomland at its very best and its very worst – all within 24 months....More
  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Ranchers Sing The Praises Of Mob Grazing of Cattle 3

    Gary Wofford, Kevin Fulton, Chad Peterson, Greg Judy and Mark Brownlee are “mob” men – mob grazing, that is. The term refers to short-duration, high-intensity grazing of many cattle on a small area of pasture, moved several times a day to new forage....More
  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    In Search Of 300-Day Grazing 3

    Never in history have the costs of feed, fertilizer and fuel increased so dramatically over such a short period,” says Tom Troxel, University of Arkansas (UA) Extension beef cattle specialist....More

Nutrition

  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Feeds For Cattle And Sheep

    Nutrition research spanning more than 100 years has defined the nutrients required by animals. Using this information, diets can be formulated from feeds and ingredients to meet these requirements with the expectation that animals will not only remain healthy, but also will be productive and efficient....More

Business

  • Feb. 28, 2012
    Article

    Agriculture Industry Condemns Yahoo's Ag Degree Prospects 3

    On the heels of the world’s population just eclipsing 7 billion people, on its way to a UN-projection of 9.3 billion by 2050, came a curious article in January listing the five “most useless” college degrees. Among the top five were agriculture, animal science and horticulture in the first, fourth and fifth slots. The other two were fashion design and theater....More

Environment

  • Feb. 9, 2012
    Article

    Weather Worries To Lessen In 2012 1

    “We’re pretty confident this El Niño event has already started. That’s part of the reason we’re seeing moisture in Eastern Texas. As this thing keeps rolling forward, it’s going to have a strong impact on our weather come this spring and summer.”...More

Research Roundup

Wrap Up

  • Feb. 17, 2012
    Article

    Livestock Industry Reacts To Chipotle’s Depiction 6

    Chipotle Mexican Grill has built a loyal following for its gourmet burritos by appealing to the trendy, emotional side of food. But it isn’t winning many fans of conventional agriculture who say the fast-casual chain is spreading and profiting on misinformation...More
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