Management Tips - 1. Do not graze fall planted perennial pastures until growth reaches 6-8 inches. Keep an eye on livestock due to give birth and be ready to give assistance, if needed. Use bad weather days to form herd records, upgrade herd records and make plans for the upcoming year. Stretch grazing as far as possible before feeding hay.
Grazing is the cheapest feed source around.
Herdsire Selection - If you are in the market for a new herdsire or know someone that is, please take the time to read this information. Make plans now to start bull shopping while the selection is good. Don't wait until most of the bulls have been picked over and you get stuck with what is left. Your bull selection will make or break the future calf crops. A good bull can help make average cows look mighty good and a below average bull can make good cows look like they have not done their job.