Calculating The Success Of An A.I. Program

Kalyn Waters



In this neck of the woods, there is nothing better than having coffee shop bragging rights. However, in many cases those bragging rights leave out a few important details. These details are often overlooked, and while it is not intentional, knowing the difference between conception rate and pregnancy rate, will make or break many producers’ coffee shop bragging rights. In

How producers can get the most return when culling cattle

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Substitute vs. supplement: Tips to make the most of your summer pasture

Written by Jeff Hoffelt





Managing a pasture through the summer requires planning. A managed pasture can help keep cows in proper body condition and prevent summer lulls in pasture performance.



That’s according to Chad Zehnder, cattle consultant for Purina Animal Nutrition. He says that managed pastures can typically support the cow-calf herd from

Keeping Bacteria at Bay on Your Grilling Day

Thunderstorms, insects, and annoying relatives are not the only thing that could ruin a cookout. Many beloved summertime foods are susceptible to contamination by several foodborne bacteria.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) reminds all cooks to follow four simple tips—clean, separate, cook and chill—for a safe cookout. Additional safe food handling and cooking tips are

Pest identification key to successful management

A good pest management program starts with the early identification. When pests are correctly identified early, there are more options. MSU Diagnostic Services can identify those pests and help save crops, time and money.



As crops emerge, our focus turns to protecting them from the threat of weeds, diseases and insects. The first step in an integrated pest management program is accurate

Realistic expectations for artificial insemination success rates.

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Weed control key to pasture and rangeland recovery

Written by DuPont Crop Protection



Mid-season pasture improvement tips



DuPont range and pasture specialists offer these regional strategies for making mid-season pasture and rangeland improvements:



North-Central Summary



In many parts of the country, pastures and rangeland are still recovering from several years of drought.



Lack of a