Extension News & Insight

Mud–Impact on Cattle Performance There are very few issues, outside of health, that can wreck cattle performance and decrease cattle comfort more than muddy pen conditions.

More homes than one Jackie Mundt Pratt County farmer and rancher Recently, a work trip prompted a quick trip to Fresno, Calif., where I attended college to earn my undergraduate degree. The trip was past due; it had been nearly 10 years since my last visit.

Feeding Cattle Cracked vs. Whole Corn Beef producers make decisions about what to feed their animals daily, and the answer often depends on the age and sex of the animal and its job in the herd. When deciding which type of feed to offer, cost is a definite consideration.

All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there's been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.

I still have my very first pocketknife, a Henckels three-bladed stockman with a red bone handle. It’s safely stowed in a drawer now because its everyday utility was long ago surpassed by its sentimental value.

Body Condition Scoring – A Herd Management Tool Body Condition Scoring is one of the most valuable management tools at the disposal of the cattle manager.

See That is how the Hollywood happy ending should go. Unfortunately, his little body gave up on the morning of Day Five. Anytime a calf dies, it is hard but when you invest so many hours and get invested it is completely crushing.

Know Your Water With much of the state facing drought conditions along with increasing concerns over water quality, citizens need to KNOW YOUR WATER.