Latest News From winter feeding

Producers Worry About Lack Of Feed and Bedding Come Fall AgDay National Reporter Betsy Jibben talks with John Metzger, a dairy farmer from Kimmell, Indiana and Marcelo Oberto, an independent dairy consultant.

Most animals need some shelter during the winter months, however their natural winter coats allow them to endure cold temperatures.

The latest 90-day forecast shows colder than normal temperatures throughout much of the country from November into January.

Harvest timing is critical—especially when it comes to cutting silage. A new tool by Rock River Laboratory, Inc., is said to help farmers determine the best time to cut silage.

As portions of the U.S. endure scorching drought, livestock owners struggle to locate feed supplies. Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana and several more western states range from D0 to D4.

Livestock producers are entering a time of year that, because of winter weather, can often be challenging for maintaining the health of their herds.

As winter approaches, many cattle producers are planning their winter feeding programs.

John Deere has added forage accessories to it’s Worksite Pro attachments line, including two silage defacers (AD7 and AD11), five bale spears (AB21, AB31, AB32, AB42 and AB43) and a bale hugger (AH80).

Cold weather is quickly approaching. Being prepared will help your livestock winter a little easier.

With cold weather looming, calves energy requirements will be increasing greatly in the coming weeks. Calf starter consumption plays an important role in providing your calves with the energy they need, when they need it most.