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Shrink is eternal, but manageable

Jul 03, 2020

Heifers offered more this week than steers, cow prices jumped all around once again.

Changing conditions cancel farm shows

Jun 29, 2020

While farmer and exhibitor interest remains, the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days cancelled for 2020

Rejuvra herbicide approved for annual grass control

Jun 30, 2020

Multi-year efficacy and resulting improved native forage show promise for western areas with invasive annual grass problems.

Which is best: Bale grazing or bale unrolling?

May 20, 2020

The answer depends on several factors, but it’s pretty clear bale unrolling affects more acreage than bale grazing.

Lessons from a big-herd Texas grazing operation

Jun 15, 2020

Here are a few tips from these ranchers about how they manage a rotating herd of 5,000 steers.

Garlic can help with fly control

Jun 03, 2020

Canadian research project showed garlic might reduce fly populations by 50%.

Beef slaughter normalizes. Now what?

Jun 15, 2020

Slaughter reports suggest 1 million cattle not marketed, while retail prices still ratcheting back down from nosebleed heights.

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Milk and health for cows and calves

Jun 29, 2020

Milk is not all the same, and much depends on the cow type, time of year and quality of forage.

Grazing, soil compaction and animal health

Jun 18, 2020

A new name for an old cattle word

Jun 09, 2020

We need to rethink what makes cattle “good” but the moniker we give them really doesn’t matter.

Six big rules of the natural model

May 28, 2020

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Fall cheat grazing saves money and cuts fire danger

Mar 31, 2020

Grazing cheatgrass with livestock in the American West is proving its worth on public land.

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Farm Progress America, June 9, 2020

Jun 09, 2020

Max Armstrong offers insight on how land sales have been impacted by coronavirus

Farm Progress America, June 3, 2020

Jun 03, 2020

Max Armstrong talks farm management and a way to solve the 'I'm very busy' issue some farmers face

The Grazier's Gazette

Great grazing is nature’s balm

Jun 29, 2020

Our grazing management decides whether succession moves up or down.

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This Week in Agribusiness, June 13, 2020

Jun 13, 2020

Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson look at the 2020 corn crop, beef production and the ‘full steam ahead’ Farm Progress Show.

Natural miracles need a reboot

Jun 01, 2020

When we understand the outcome of our actions, only then can we see nature solve many of our problems for us.

Tips to reduce heat stress in livestock

Jun 18, 2020

Heat stress costs dairy and beef producers hundreds of millions each year.

Agriculture is not reaching its potential

May 06, 2020