In certain areas of the U.S., livestock water sources can contain 2-3 times the upper acceptable limit of sulfur deemed safe for livestock. When a protein supplement containing sulfur is added in this scenario, the outcome can be deadly....More

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

A new four-part series of fact sheets on contract grazing for cattle is now available on the Iowa Beef Center (IBC) website. Two Iowa State University (ISU) Extension specialists are Iowa representatives to the specialized working group within the Green Lands, Blue Water project that developed the new resource. Joe Sellers, ISU Extension beef program specialist, and small farms specialist Andy Larson worked with project members from Wisconsin and Minnesota to identify needs and information for those who graze cattle....More

With hay at $100/ton, beef producers need to enhance yields through management, reduce losses and minimize needs, says John Dhuyvetter, North Dakota State University Extension area livestock specialist. Here are ways he suggests producers could accomplish that....More