Farm & Ranch
Breeding Bull Management
By Barry Whitworth, Senior Extension Specialist, Department of Animal and Food Science
For most cow/calf operations, bulls are a substantial investment. In fact, some experts believe in actual dollars, bulls represent the largest investment in cow/calf operations. They also have a dramatic impact on the future genetics in the herd. For these reasons, producers should manage bulls for optimal production.
A breeding bull should be considered an elite athlete. To perform at his best, the bull must be in top physical condition. A bull needs to be on a good nutrition program that meets his energy, protein, vitamin, and mineral needs. At the beginning of the breeding season, a bull should be in a body condition score of six to seven on a scale of nine. Producers should avoid overfeeding a bull since an overweight bull is more prone to lameness issues as well as accumulating fat in the neck of the scrotum which has a negative association with spermatogenesis.
To read more, pick up a copy of the May issue of NTFR Magazine. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.
By Jared Groce
Demand remains strong for some properties, while the number of buyers for others has dropped. We are seeing a decrease in the demand for lower price point homes, with increased demand for raw land over $1,000,000. There is still a lot of people with 1031 money who are trying to defer capital gains taxes, and they have a limited amount of time to get that money spent.
The higher interest rates are keeping first-time home buyers on the sidelines, as well as folks who need to borrow a lot of the money to buy and build on land.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Noble Research Institute’s inaugural two-day training event, Essentials of Regenerative Ranching, brought together farmers and ranchers who are eager to improve the health of their land, livestock, and livelihood.
This first delivery of the course, conducted July 11-12, 2023, at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, provided producers with an immersive experience that combined facilitator-led classroom learning with hands-on activities in the field, as well as ample opportunities for ranchers to connect and problem-solve with their peers.
For more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By Dani Blackburn, [email protected]
There might be no greater way to impact the world than through the agricultural industry. How we grow our food, what we eat, and our future all depend on those farmers, ranchers, and professionals working tirelessly to ensure the industry is at its best.
The determination of many countless individuals can lead to significant progress within agriculture. One person who has spent decades making a difference via agricultural education while encouraging a balance of integration and practicality is Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M professor and Extension livestock specialist and associate department head for Extension.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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