Farm & Ranch
Meanwhile…Back at the Ranch
By Rayford Pullen, [email protected]
Spring is a coming and so are the weeds. The rains last year let us know exactly how many weeds were in our pastures. If you were like us, we were unable to get much done in the way of weed control because of all the rain, and, subsequently, we had what I would call an explosion of weeds, particularly cockleburs. Now our cows have a lethal weapon in the form of a tail switch full of these spiked seed.
When it comes to selecting the right herbicide, it is important to know the particular weeds you are trying to control, when they germinate, susceptible crops (flowers, trees, etc.) in the area and desirable forages, such as clovers, that you may not want to eliminate. You need to have a good information resource when it comes to selecting the correct herbicide, applying it correctly and using the recommended rate. This may be your County Agent, your herbicide provider or your neighbor. Just make sure it is someone with your best interest at heart. To read more pick up the March 2016 issue of NTFR.
By Tressa Lawrence
Babies are tucked away in every nook and cranny. Many ranchers across Wyoming have baby animals popping up all over this time of year.
By Lindsey Monk
Another load of grain in to keep feeding the calves until the green grass can really start popping.
By Rayford Pullen | [email protected]
Spring has sprung and hopefully the rains will continue where our country will heal from the previous droughts and our grasses will thrive. We are especially hopeful for the Panhandle of Texas where our neighbors and friends have been dealt a deadly blow to homes, ranges, livestock, and people. Keep them in your prayers as they will not be able to return to normal for many years if at all. Having lost their ability to benefit from this great cattle market is a double whammy for all of them.
Now is the time of year when we need to take care of business as it relates to our new calves that have been hitting the ground this spring. First and foremost is vaccinating for Blackleg followed by deworming with a white wormer and the IBR complex. Blackleg is a soil-born disease and with pastures extremely short this spring our calves have been grazing the green grass as soon as it shows itself, making them even more vulnerable to picking contaminates from the soil.
To read more, pick up a copy of the April issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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