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Beef Tips 'n Advice

  • Practical Considerations for the Use of Sexed Semen in Beef Herds
    Practical Considerations for the Use of Sexed Semen in Beef Herds Posted by Pedro Fontes on Apr 20, 2024
    Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. – There have been considerable improvements in sexed semen products over the years and producers have been taking advantage of this technology. This short article provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of sexed semen in beef cattle.
  • Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Beef Trade Update
    Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Beef Trade Update Posted by William Secor on Apr 20, 2024
    William Secor, Ph.D. – Total U.S. beef production is projected to be around 6.5% smaller compared to 2022 and 2% smaller compared to 2023. Smaller supplies have pronounced implications for U.S. beef trade. With lower production, exports are expected to decline, and imports are expected to increase. Click below to learn more.
  • Proactive Forage Management for Grazing Success
    Proactive Forage Management for Grazing Success Posted by Jennifer Tucker on Mar 18, 2024
    Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Attend any forage focused Extension program and you will assuredly discuss the importance of soil fertility, forage quality, having a forage plan, and utilizing proper seeding and planting practices.  Each of these are key fundamentals to efficient and effective forage management and utilization and should not be overlooked in this article. A […]
  • Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Higher Carcass Weights Support Beef Production Amid Lower Slaughter Numbers
    Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Higher Carcass Weights Support Beef Production Amid Lower Slaughter Numbers Posted by William Secor on Mar 18, 2024
    William Secor, Ph.D. The USDA projects U.S. beef production to drop by about 3% in 2024 from 2023. For the first two months of the year, slaughter numbers suggest that fewer head slaughtered is being partially offset by heavier weights. Click below to access the full article and learn more about these trends.
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Upcoming Events

  • May 9 Hay Forage School Field Day Jasper County ANR Agent Derrick Jones, Morgan County ANR Agent Lucy Ray, and Putnam County ANR Agent Keith Fielder will be hosting a Hay/Forage School Field Day. If you have a pasture, and desire to learn more about various programs for pasture management or want to improve your pastures. This is the field day for you. Each participant that has a pesticide license can earn up to 4 credits towards their license. The meeting date and time for the field day is May 9th, 2024 from 8:30AM to 2:30 PM. The field day will be held at the Williams Dairy, 1160 Broughton Road, Madison, Ga. 30650. To register for the event, contact the Morgan County Extension Office in Madison by phone at 706-342-2214. The event is free. To participate please register by the deadline May 6th. Space is limited so please sign up early.
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