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- Hay Quality Determines Supplementation Needs – Ohio State University – January 6, 2016
- Navigating Nutrition Key Component for Producers – Courtesy High Plains Journal – October 12, 2015
- Test Hay to Improve Cattle Health –
Purdue University – October 12, 2015 - Nutritional Herd Considerations During Drought – University of Saskatchewan – September 16, 2015
- Supplemental Feeding on Pasture to Stretch Forage Supplies – South Dakota State University – July 8, 2015
- Buying Hay? Tips for Interpreting a Forage Analysis – Montana State University – July, 2015
- Forage Selection Key to Drought Survival – University of Tennessee, July 2, 2015
- Hay & Pasture Situation and Outlook – Iowa State University, June 1, 2015
- How do I Determine a Hay Price? – University of Tennessee, May 13, 2015
- Sorghum Silage Suitable Alternative to Corn Silage – Texas A&M, April, 8, 2015
- Key Forage Factors in Rebuilding Beef Herd – Texas A&M, November 3, 2014
- Living With Drought – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
- NMSU Research Seeks to Boost Calf Digestion – New Mexico State – June 6, 2014
Managing Hay Waste Starts at Beginning – High Plains Journal – May 19, 2014 - Cost Effective Diets for Pregnant Beef Cows – Kansas State University – May 12,2014
- Feed Cost Considerations for Cow-Calf Producers – January 29, 2014
- Shortfall from Drought Still Affecting Forage – December 10, 2013
- Hay Baled Late Needs Supplements, But Test First – University of Missouri – December 4, 2013
- Is Hay Still the Best Choice to Winter cows? – South Dakota State University -- December 3, 2013
- Green Chopped Corn in Rations — University of Minnesota, August 23, 2013
- Recent Research in Cow-Calf Production — University of Minnesota, August 13, 2013
- Summer Pasture Might Require Supplement – Mississippi State University, June 5, 2013
- Vitamin A Deficiency in Beef Herds Lingering Effect of Drought – Agri-View, April 25, 2013
- Tips on Managing Forage, Water & Cattle Resources – South Dakota State University, March 22, 2013
- Grazing Season Extension – Michigan State University, March 28/2013
- 2012 North Dakota Beef Report – North Dakota State University
- Winter Mineral Nutrition for Beef Cows – South Dakota State University, November 27, 2012
- Save a Horse by Feeding Cornstalk Bales – Michigan State University Extension, October 29, 2012
- Cow Selection Strategies that Complement Feed Resources – University of Nebraska, October 2012
- Rebuilding the Cowherd – Ohio State University Extension, October 3, 2012
- Feeding Cows Hay Now Allows Grass to Recover – University of Missouri Extension, September 20, 2012
- Beef Cattle Producers Advised to Get Soil Test – AgriLife Today, September 18, 2012
- Wean the Calf, Salvage the Cow — AgWeek, September 17, 2012
- Managing Small Acreage Pastures During and After Drought — Colorado State University Extension
- Drought Year Feed Options – Drovers Cattle Network, August 7, 2012
- Managing During Drought and Heat – K-State Research and Extension News, August 1, 2012
- Stretch Pastures in Drought Conditions – Drovers Cattle Network, July 14, 2012
- Dangers of Drought Stressed Forage – Drovers Cattle Network, July 2, 2012
- What will your Cows Eat this Winter? – Michigan State University, June 25, 2012
- Ohio State University -- Drought 2012
- 2012 Drought Mitigation Options – UW Cooperative Extension
- Summer Pasture Management – OSU Extension
- Drought Planning Should Begin with Green Pastures – Drovers Cattle Network
- Forage Management Advice as Drought Increases – Drovers Cattle Network
- Replacing Summer Pasture with Feeds – Drovers Cattle Network
- Drought Assistance for Cattlemen – NCBA
- Drought Opens Door to New Invasive Weeds
- Grazing Options During Forage Shortages – Drovers Cattle Network
- Drought Can Force Livestock to Eat Poisonous Plants
- Hay Supply Scramble Intensifies – Linked with permission from Hay and Forage Grower
- Forage Options for Surviving Drought – Linked with permission from Hay and Forage Grower
- University of Wisconsin -- Options for Feeding when Hay Supplies are Short
- Feeding Drought-Damaged Soybeans to Beef Cattle
- Alternatives for Coping with Short Pasture
- Reducing Loss when Feeding Hay to Cattle
- Pasture, Rangeland, Forage Insurance
- Auburn University Drought Information Sheets
- Virginia Tech Drought Articles
- Alternative Feeding Strategies due to Drought Related Forage Shortages
- Montana Beef Network Drought Links
- Drought, Water, Forages and Cattle
- Managing the Cow Herd During Tough Times
- Emergency Rations for Wintering Beef Cows
- Top 10 Drought Management Tips for Ranchers
- South Dakota University: Drought Management
- Matching Forage Resources with Cow Herd Supplementation
- Feeding & Feedstuffs
- Alternatives for Cattle During Drought
- Limit Feeding Concentrate Diets to Beef Cows
- Ten Point Plan for Winter Feeding Beef Cows
- Using Drought Stressed Corn for Silage, Hay or Grazing
- Alternative Feeding Programs and Feeds for Drought Stressed Beef Cow Herds
- Drought Management Handbook West Virginia
- Ranch Management During Drought
- Drought Management for Missouri Cattle Producers
- University of Tennessee: Baled Corn Stover Potential Winter Feed
- Texas A&M: Management of Improved Pastures
- Emergency Feeds for Beef Cattle North Carolina State University
- Maintaining Herd Productivity During Drought University of Arkansas
- Making Drought Related Beef Cattle Economic Decisions University of Alabama
- Drought-Related Cattle Feeding Problems University of Georgia
- Drought and Pasture Management Iowa State University
- Drought Links from Washington State University
- Beef Cattle and Forage Drought Information Ohio State University
- Drought-Related Forage Management Information Multiple Sources
- Drought Management Strategies for Beef Cattle
- Mississippi Drought Information Resources
- Supplementing Cattle on Drought Affected Pastures and Ranges
- Fall Nutrition of the cow during drought
- Drought and Livestock Health, Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences —Recommendations about livestock health and management during drought conditions. Also includes general drought information and crop and forage information.
- Drought-Damaged Corn as Livestock Feed, Purdue University Department of Animal Sciences — Suggestions on using drought-damaged corn as livestock feed.
- Managing Beef Cattle in Drought, NSW Agriculture — Preparing for a drought and managing livestock during. Issues focus on family assistance, grazing systems, business management and weather updates.
- Options for Cattle Producers During a Summer Drought, Ohio State University — A review of feeding alternatives and opportunities available during drought.
- Drought Survival Tips for Area Cattle Producers, Noble Agriculture Foundation — Tips for cattle production with specific information on early weaning, forage inventory, culling cattle and calculating forage.
- Coping With Droughts, NDSU Extension Service — Specific information on a wide variety of topics, including livestock production, crop production, horticulture, financial concerns, stress and family concerns.
- Drought Brings Concern of Aflatoxin Contamination of Livestock Feeds to Oklahoma Dairy and Beef Producers
- 1998 Oklahoma Drought Information, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service —Alternative growing programs, frequently asked questions, livestock health advice and business-management advice.
- By-product Feed Prices, University of Missouri-Columbia — Spreadsheet comparing the value of by-product feed against more common commodity feeds.
- Comparative Value of Net Energy of Gain, University of Missouri-Columbia — Comparative values calculated from crude protein.
- Comparative Value of Net Energy for Lactation and Maintenance, University of Missouri-Columbia — Comparative values calculated from crude protein.
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