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The Early Bird Gets the Worm… Even When Preg Checking!!
Jacqueline Nix Many in the Midwest are nearing the end of breeding season, or have already pulled bulls. It’s high time to get a pregnancy diagnosis date on the calendar with the veterinarian, and there are a few reasons why “the earlier, the better” can apply. Markets – Although we’ve had consistently strong cull cow prices and low inventory, there is still a seasonal impact on cull cow prices, especially locally.
Ticks and Flies: Time to Reapply!
Previous Next Up Kansas State University, Beef Cattle Institute Tick headlines are easy to come by in 2026 and for good reason. For Iowa cattlemen, awareness of the Asian Longhorn Tick and Theileria as well as other disease risk is one of the many topics frequenting articles this season. Now that we are into summer, flies are a good reminder that external parasite control is an ongoing effort.
Bull Care in the Winter so They Work in the Summer
Brittney Cliburn Owning bulls during the idle months is not all sunshine and rainbows. Broken fence, beat up hay rings, injuries from fighting …. And all that comes with bored boys - I mean bulls - in the winter. However, bull management must be held to high standards in order to get a good return on your investment, because quality bulls are not cheap. Winter management puts a large emphasis on periods of cold stress and temperature fluctuation.
Breed Back Better Workshops Planned for January 2026
ISU, IBC Courtesy Photo Amidst volatile markets, historic low herd numbers indicate an imminent cow-herd expansion. During this expansion, reproductive efficiency, intentional record keeping and sound financial management will set apart industry leaders that expand successfully without compromising quality. Iowa Beef Center has planned six workshops across Iowa to help producers learn about proactively planning to take advantage of market conditions and animal reproductive efficiency.
Shrink Your Frothy Bloat Risk
Courtesy Photo As the end of the growing season is on the horizon and there is less forage regrowth, grazing hayfields, rather than harvesting a final cutting, is a cost-effective strategy where feasible. While producers all over the U.S. regularly graze alfalfa and other legumes, precautions to prevent bloat are necessary.
A Combine’s Trash, Cattlemen’s Treasure: What is Different In 2025?
Iowa Beef Center Cattle have the opportunity to convert a low dollar residue into a high dollar pound of beef. Various publications on both corn residue and soybean residue address how much feed is available, and tips to build a supplementation plan to meet nutrient requirements. However, every growing season is unique and the 2025 growing season resulted in a few things to keep in mind when grazing this fall. Southern rust, tar spot, and other fungal diseases thrived in 2025.
Field Day to Focus on Increasing Feed Value of Grazed Corn Residue
Iowa Beef Center Harvest season is just around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of corn residue ready for cattlemen to utilize. When planning how many grazing days are available, Iowa State University extension program specialist Beth Reynolds said it’s important to look at some potential positive changes in that number.
Grass Calves: Optimizing Performance
Erik Steffens As pastures become turnout-ready, grass calves become a hot commodity. Running stocker calves in addition to managing the cow herd offers producers flexibility for their forage management plan, drought response strategy, and even the operating note. While the stocker sector of beef production is incredibly diverse, there are some commonalities across management systems that are proven to boost performance. 1. Health protocol.
Is Frost Seeding Right for You?
The temptation to graze some paddocks a bit tighter than normal might have gotten the best of us this fall as we were well aware of high feed costs moving forward. For those acres grazed a bit short, there are options to boost productivity or aid in long term recovery, one of which you can implement very soon: frost seeding. The ideal window for frost seeding legumes in Iowa is from the end of February through early March.
Getting New Bulls Ready
It’s no secret that Iowa has some great seedstock operations. However, even bulls purchased from the most experienced breeders need your personal evaluation upon delivery and before getting turned out into the breeding pasture. Evaluate the bull’s nutritional status and body condition. Ask the seedstock operator about the previous diet.
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