Beef Blog

To “de-” or not to “de-” — that is the confusion

By Dr. Ed Bonnette, Apr 29, 2020

That statement caught my eye. Are we “worming” our animals or “de-worming” them? Everyone uses those words…READ MORE ›

Beefing up against bad feet

By , Apr 14, 2020

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is — the potential for hoof injuries and infections exists in all types of…READ MORE ›

Baleage: Is it the right fit for your operation?

By Ben Jensen, Apr 07, 2020

Baleage has become a common term on farms throughout the country, as it is now one of the most popular ways of…READ MORE ›

Feeding cattle without distillers grains

By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team, Mar 31, 2020

Since the advent of the ethanol boom in the upper Midwest, distillers grains (also known simply as distillers) have…READ MORE ›

Strategies for improved rebreeding in first-calf heifers

By Josh Stroh, M.S., Feb 11, 2020

I think we can all agree that an open first-calf heifer is a costly “uh-oh” for our bottom line. Getting that heifer to…READ MORE ›

Optimizing cattle performance with limited resources

By , Dec 17, 2019

Winter is the time of year when cattle most often need additional supplementation to maintain body condition.READ MORE ›

Crossbred dairy beef calves: What to consider before you buy

By Hubbard Beef Nutrition Team, Oct 22, 2019

The priorities and perspectives of both dairy producers and packers will influence the profit potential and success of…READ MORE ›

Nutritional strategies for starting calves

By Twig Marston, Ph.D., Aug 15, 2019

In the cattle business, there are few things as rewarding as getting weaned calves and newly arrived feeder cattle off…READ MORE ›

Alternative forage crop options

By Angie Golombeski, Ph.D., Jul 16, 2019

It’s no secret that there have been weather-related challenges across much of the U.S. this spring. Due to conditions…READ MORE ›