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June Events for Northeast Iowa Beef Producers
ISU BCI Now that planting and first cutting hay is done, Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab invites northeast Iowa producers to a variety of beef and forage programs happening in June. For more information about any of the events, contact her at dschwab@iastate.edu or call 319-721-9624. Open class carcass contests Three counties offer open class carcass contests in June for producers to learn more about the carcass merit of the steers they raise.
Timely Calving Tips
Kansas State University, Beef Cattle Institute With calving season just around the corner, now is a good time to double-check all your calving supplies and equipment BEFORE it is needed. Our team has put together a calving preparation checklist for your consideration. - Whenever we get some warm weather, get the calving yard/close-up area cleaned and bedded. - Clean, disinfect, and bed any pairing stalls and chute area.
Self Feeders For Finishing Cattle
Katelyn Steffens A common question many of our beef team get is whether to use self-feeders or daily feed delivery. To dig deeper into the topic, I started by searching for research-based studies to compare. The first research report I found was from Purdue in 1954 using shorthorn steers finished to about 1,000 lb. on ground ear corn, a protein supplement and free choice hay.
New 3 C's - Cattle, Conservation, and Cover Crops program set in Maquoketa June 19
ISU IBC Are you wondering how cover crops might fit into your cattle operation? Or whether cover crops can help with conservation efforts? Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab said the Jackson County office of ISU Extension and Outreach is planning an event to provide information on those questions and more. "The 3 C's - Cattle, Conservation, and Cover Crops program features events in these three areas," she said.
Driftless Region Beef Conference Offered in Dubuque
Extension services from the University of Illinois, Iowa State University, and University of Wisconsin services are working together to offer the thirteenth annual Driftless Region Beef Conference Jan. 23-24, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque. The aim of the conference is to provide educational sessions for beef producers. The early registration fee of $120 per person must be received prior to midnight on January 10, 2025. After that, the price increases to $145 per person.
Advanced Beef Cow Calving Clinics Rescheduled to Feb. 26
Groves Ranch To help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period, Iowa Beef Center has rescheduled the two Advanced Calving Clinics for Feb. 26, according to Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab. Session topics cover essentials from conception to calving, including nutrition basics during gestation and early lactation, assisting at calving, working with your local veterinarian, and baby calf health and care.
Workshop Series Scheduled on Winter Feeding Basics for Your Cow Herd
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach The dry growing conditions of 2022 and 2023 have led to supply and quality issues of hay and other forages in some areas of the state. Cattlemen may be faced with a short supply of hay, corn silage with the potential for nitrates, and poor pastures that resulted in stored hay being fed most of the summer.
Planning for Winter Grazing
It’s hard to think about winter feeding on hot summer days, but now is the time to begin that planning process. High feed costs coupled with high fuel costs makes extended grazing options important to consider. Many cattlemen in northern Iowa tell me winter grazing isn’t an option, but with a little planning now extending grazing a month or more can be done anywhere. Here are a few options to consider. 1.
Summer Annuals Could Hit the Spot For Your Grazing Plans
Summer annual forages such as sorghums, sudangrass and millets, typically require at least 60-degree soil temperatures to germinate, require less water than most other forages, and grow well through the heat of the summer. This makes them an ideal crop to provide additional grazing forage during our traditional summer slump or additional stored forages. They work well seeded behind winter annuals like winter wheat or cereal rye, or spring annuals like oats.
ISU to Host Field Day Focused on Winter Grazing in Iowa
Cow grazing turnips during research project at the ISU Beef Teaching Farm. Is winter grazing really an option for beef producers in Iowa? Based on research at the Iowa State University Beef Teaching Farm, it definitely is an option. And it's proven to be an even more cost-effective winter-feeding strategy than providing the traditional stored hay! A field day to demonstrate two winter grazing options will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at the ISU Beef Teaching Farm at 3725 520th Ave, Ames.
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