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Mineral content of forages is influenced by several factors including plant species, soil, maturity, and growing conditions.

Basics of Mineral Nutrition

May, 2026
Mineral content of forages is influenced by several factors including plant species, soil, maturity, and growing conditions.
Red Orange sun on a summer day

Considerations for Managing The Cowherd (pdf)

Here in Kansas, and many other areas of the central and southern Great Plains and western regions of the U.S, producers are generally accustomed to experiencing wildfires, particularly during late-winter and early-spring.
Black cow with white calf

Importance of Colostrum (pdf)

February, 2026

At the beginning of every calving season, we find ourselves discussing the importance of colostrum (first milk) in cow-calf herds.
Black cows standin in the snow of winter

Managing Lice in Cattle (pdf)

January, 2026

Lice populations are most active from December through March, with numbers naturally declining as we move into the warmer summer months.
Cow and calf standing in field by a fence

Price Risk Management (pdf)

December 3, 2025

It’s not about predicting the market; it’s about protecting your business when it turns the other way.