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Drought Strategies For The Ranch; Round 3

For many cattlemen, this summer marks the third year of managing drought-stressed cattle and pastures.

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  • drought management plan
    May 9, 2013
    Article

    Drought Strategies For The Ranch; Round 3

    For many cattlemen, this summer marks the third year of managing drought-stressed cattle and pastures....More
  • drought management plan advice
    Apr. 18, 2013
    Article

    Drought Planning For Fun And Profit 1

    The annual spring pastime of guessing how much grass you’ll have at turnout so you can plan stocking rates is underway. But those of you in the wide swath of real estate colored various shades of brown on the U.S. Drought Monitor map have more than the usual amount of mental gymnastics in store....More
  • hurricane season predictions
    Apr. 18, 2013
    Article

    Active Hurricane Season Predicted For 2013

    Last year was no treat when it came to storms in the Atlantic. And the forecast for this year is not much more encouraging, as hurricane forecasters are calling for an above-average year of tropical storm activity....More
  • stock pond water quality
    Apr. 4, 2013
    Article

    In A Drought, Water Woes Abound 1

    In a drought, it seems that things cascade upon themselves to make matters worse. Take water, for instance. While quantity is one of the most immediate concerns, quality may be a limiting factor that can sneak up....More
  • Apr. 1, 2013
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    A Drought Management Plan Is Key

    A written drought plan is a good idea, because it allows you to define some areas where decisive items can be addressed and be proactive rather than reactive as you enter a drought, while you're dealing with a drought and as you exit a drought....More
  • what if drought continues in cattle country
    Mar. 25, 2013
    blog

    What If The Drought Continues In 2013? 2

    What if the drought continues into 2013? Market Adviser columnist Harlan Hughes suggests that under certain drought plans it might pay to purchase feed. However, if you are considering retirement in the next 10 years, you have different options to consider....More
  • wildfire in western ranching states
    Feb. 25, 2013
    Article

    Government Policy Hampers Wildfire Recovery

    While the dry conditions and wildfires of summer 2012 are now in the memory books for western ranchers, the devastating aftermath continues, especially in regions where ranchers depend on public lands grazing....More
  • vest ranch
    Feb. 25, 2013
    Article

    Commercial Cattleman Builds Back His Herd Using DNA Marker Technology 4

    Keeping the right females is something every rancher struggles with, even when it does rain, says Ty Watkins. “However, in a drought year where you’re forced to make decisions within your cowherd that you wouldn’t otherwise make, you really want to be sure you’re keeping the most efficient, most productive cows possible.”...More
  • drought strategy cost harlan hughes
    Feb. 25, 2013
    blog

    Strategies To Build Back The Beef Herd After Drought

    A conventional drought repopulation strategy is to buy back as many bred heifers after the drought as cows were sold during the drought. The example rancher in my previous three columns sold 50 bred cows from his original 250-head cowherd in 2012; therefore, he wanted to evaluate buying back 50 bred heifers in spring 2013....More
  • selling cows after drought
    Jan. 24, 2013
    blog

    This Year’s Drought Is High-Stakes Poker 6

    An oft-repeated phrase throughout the past few years is that “you can’t feed your way out of a drought.” I understand that logic, but the decision is a whole lot simpler if you could plan to buy back from a market similar to the one you sold into, or if you believed you could purchase similar quality genetics at similar premium or discount levels....More
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