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Livestock
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| Reducing stored feeds helps producers lower costs |
Cattle and sheep producers can reduce the amount of stored feeds needed for their animals by grazing cornstalks and stockpiled forages during the winter months.
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Thursday, March 11, 2010
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| Nutrient management and records vital for livestock producers |
Most livestock producers know the importance of proper nutrient management, but one Purdue University animal scientist said it’s equally important that all producers – large and small – keep detailed records of nutrient management practices.
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Sunday, March 07, 2010
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BeefNews
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| Many options are available to extend grazing season |
Since feed is a major portion of the cost to maintain a herd, extending the grazing season is one way for producers to increase the profit of an operation.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
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| Stock trailer presented to junior points winner |
Wes Leemon had a busy summer during 2009, and his hard work was rewarded when he was named the winner of the Illinois Beef Association’s Junior Points Program.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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PorkNews
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| Financial expert likens pork production to high stakes poker |
If U.S. pork production was a game of high-stakes poker on the Vegas strip, many producers at the table would have all their chips in the game right now.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
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| Expert tells pork producers to become students of their business |
Some models and geographic areas have suffered more than others in the current run of bad luck for the U.S. pork industry, according to one industry financial expert.
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Tuesday, March 09, 2010
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