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Managing Risk In Grazing Operations, Christopher D. Teutsch, Kenneth H. Burdine
Managing Risk In Grazing Operations, Christopher D. Teutsch, Kenneth H. Burdine
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Risk is an inherent part of agricultural production systems. Crane and coworkers (2013) identified five primary areas of risk in grazing operations: 1) MARKETING risk, 2) PRODUCTION risk, 3) LEGAL risk, 4) HUMAN risk, and FINANCIAL risk. These types of risk are described in the accompanying publication entitled “Controlling Risk in Grazing-Based Production Systems” by J. Parsons. This article will discuss the risk associated with “production” in grazing systems, focusing specifically on managing drought in grass based production operations.
Keys To Optimizing Profitability In Cow-Calf Production -- Rooster's Beef, 3 Generations Of Farming & Beef, William Slaton, Becky Slaton
Keys To Optimizing Profitability In Cow-Calf Production -- Rooster's Beef, 3 Generations Of Farming & Beef, William Slaton, Becky Slaton
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Rooster's Beef ultimately began with our family farm -Rocky Bluff Farm - now owned by William and Becky Slaton. It is the cattle producer for our beef sold. The farm is named after two Natural Rock Formations on our property. We have several acres of pasture and including some wooded acres. With rotational grazing and intense management, we are able to have 65 cows in a spring calving group, 15 cows in a fall calving group, 3 bulls, 13 replacement heifers, unweaned calves and 12 calves on finisher feed. We also rent ground to raise and put up our own …
Grass Finished Beef: Melding Production And Marketing [2], Todd Clark
Grass Finished Beef: Melding Production And Marketing [2], Todd Clark
Kentucky Grazing Conference
No abstract provided.
Grass Finished Beef: Melding Production And Marketing [1], Michael Palmer, Stacie Palmer
Grass Finished Beef: Melding Production And Marketing [1], Michael Palmer, Stacie Palmer
Kentucky Grazing Conference
Palmer Farms Beef is a family farm near Murray KY, owned by Michael and Stacie Palmer. We produce, and retail around 40 beef per year.
Turning Grass Into Cash With Small Ruminants, Kenneth Andries
Turning Grass Into Cash With Small Ruminants, Kenneth Andries
Kentucky Grazing Conference
As agriculture continues to change, it is important to consider sustainability before starting or expanding any enterprise. One critical factor in any animal agriculture enterprise is controlling feeding costs. Most research indicates feeding is the largest expenses in any livestock enterprise. However, nutrition is critical to overall productivity and the income of the enterprise. Because of this, producers need to find ways to improve nutrient availability while minimizing costs to optimize production and profitability for their livestock enterprise.
Grazing Dairies: Challenges And Opportunities, Howard Straub Iii
Grazing Dairies: Challenges And Opportunities, Howard Straub Iii
Kentucky Grazing Conference
No abstract provided.
Considerations For Making A Profit With Stocker Cattle, Jeff Lehmkuhler
Considerations For Making A Profit With Stocker Cattle, Jeff Lehmkuhler
Kentucky Grazing Conference
The southeast is home to more than 7.3 million beef cows (USDA 2018). At an estimated 80% weaning rate and 20% heifer retention, the southeast region would be expected to produce more than 4.6 million feeder calves that would go to market in 2018. The cow-calf industry in the region provides an opportunity for the stocker and backgrounding operations to co-exist. Much of the land in the region is best suited for forage and pasture production, which at the current moment, provides a low cost feed for adding pounds to light weight feeder cattle. Yet, the stocker and backgrounding segments …
Measuring Profitability In Grazing Operations, Kenneth H. Burdine
Measuring Profitability In Grazing Operations, Kenneth H. Burdine
Kentucky Grazing Conference
When producers make investments in extending their grazing season, they do so in order to obtain an economic benefit. These benefits usually include a reduction in the number of days that stored feed (typically hay) is fed, an increase in carry capacity or stocking rate, or an increase in production level (rates of gain, weaning weights, etc). While all of these are potential benefits of improved grazing systems, a reduction in winter feeding days is often the simplest way to start. When the grazing season is extended, winter feeding days are reduced, and this cost savings can be weighed against …
Foreword And Conference Information [2018], S. Ray Smith, Christopher D. Teutsch
Foreword And Conference Information [2018], S. Ray Smith, Christopher D. Teutsch
Kentucky Grazing Conference
No abstract provided.
Discussion And Survey, Conference Attendees
Discussion And Survey, Conference Attendees
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
No abstract provided.
The Future Of Alfalfa: Understanding Gmo Traits And Their Impact On Production And Marketing, Phil Bollman
The Future Of Alfalfa: Understanding Gmo Traits And Their Impact On Production And Marketing, Phil Bollman
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
No abstract provided.
Emerging Export Markets For High Quality Alfalfa Hay, Tom Keene
Emerging Export Markets For High Quality Alfalfa Hay, Tom Keene
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The exporting of hay from country to country has been evolving for many years. When we look at today’s exports of American hay, we see that the majority of it takes place off the west coast.
Managing Frost Damaged Alfalfa Stands, Christopher D. Teutsch, Jimmy C. Henning, S. Ray Smith, Tom Keene, Matthew Dixon
Managing Frost Damaged Alfalfa Stands, Christopher D. Teutsch, Jimmy C. Henning, S. Ray Smith, Tom Keene, Matthew Dixon
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Wide fluctuations in springtime temperature are common in Kentucky. Late freezing temperatures in the spring can cause damage to alfalfa depending on how far along it is in breaking dormancy. This publication provides information on the effect of low spring temperatures on both established and new alfalfa stands that have begun growth, as well as a method of predicting sensitivity to late frosts or freezes.
Harvesting Alfalfa For Quality, Garry D. Lacefield
Harvesting Alfalfa For Quality, Garry D. Lacefield
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa can be harvested for hay, baleage, silage, greenchop or grazing. Our goal is to produce, harvest and market high yielding-high quality forage. Profitable alfalfa programs consist of four basic phases and each phase have a specific goal.
Integrated Management Of Alfalfa Diseases, Kiersten A. Wise
Integrated Management Of Alfalfa Diseases, Kiersten A. Wise
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa diseases can reduce forage quality and the longevity of alfalfa stands. Integrated management of diseases can minimize disease impact and improve forage stand and quality. There are several important pathogens that cause disease on alfalfa, and the occurrence of these diseases, as well as the severity of damage, depend on several factors, including the type of pathogen, the environment, and the level of resistance of the host to a particular disease. In addition, disease presence and severity are also influenced by agronomic practices, particularly sowing dates, cutting dates and frequency, and fertility programs.
An Integrated Pest Management Ipm Approach In Alfalfa Production Systems, Lee H. Townsend
An Integrated Pest Management Ipm Approach In Alfalfa Production Systems, Lee H. Townsend
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa lends itself to an integrated pest management (IPM) approach for alfalfa weevils and potato leafhoppers, the two key insect pests of the crop. Both species live in most alfalfa fields every summer. However, alfalfa can tolerate low levels of their feeding without costly yield or quality loss.
An Integrated Approach To Weed Control In Alfalfa Production Systems, Jonathan D. Green
An Integrated Approach To Weed Control In Alfalfa Production Systems, Jonathan D. Green
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
The importance of weed control in forage production should not be overlooked, especially when you consider the high investment associated with alfalfa and other legume forages. Weeds reduce forage yield by competing for water, sunlight, and nutrients. For example, yield obtained from the first cutting of alfalfa can be significantly reduced by a heavy infestation of common chickweed. In addition to yield losses, weeds can also lower forage quality, increase the incidence of disease and insect problems, cause premature stand loss, and create harvesting problems. Some weeds are unpalatable to livestock or, in some cases, may be poisonous.
Fertilizing High Producing Alfalfa Stands, Edwin L. Ritchey
Fertilizing High Producing Alfalfa Stands, Edwin L. Ritchey
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
There are no secrets for successfully producing a high quality alfalfa crop. Successful alfalfa production is a product of suitable site selection, proper fertility and pH management, good pest control, and favorable weather conditions throughout the season. This paper focuses on proper fertility and pH management practices.
Alfalfa Establishment: Getting Off To A Good Start!, Christopher D. Teutsch
Alfalfa Establishment: Getting Off To A Good Start!, Christopher D. Teutsch
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
Alfalfa is a highly productive forage legume that is well adapted to transition zone states like Kentucky. It can be grazed, hayed, or ensiled. Once established and under good management, expected yields range from 5-7 tons per acre per year. High yields can only be obtained from a dense and vigorous alfalfa stand. The first step in obtaining such stands is establishment. The establishment phase of alfalfa production is critical since realization of returns from all other input costs is dependent upon having a good stand and it is expensive. It is important to remember that alfalfa establishment begins long …
Fine Tuning Varietal Selection For The Mid-South, S. Ray Smith
Fine Tuning Varietal Selection For The Mid-South, S. Ray Smith
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
There are many new alfalfa varieties that have come on the market each year. In fact, it can be hard keeping up with all the developments. In the following pages I will overview most of the important traits that can be found in new varieties. These include Low Lignin, Roundup Ready®, potato leafhopper resistance, higher quality, resistance to new diseases, and more… Many times I am asked “Are new varieties really worth the cost?” The best way to answer that question is to consider work by Dr. Jimmy Henning where he summarized 24 location years of Kentucky alfalfa yield data …
Foreword Of Kentucky Alfalfa And Stored Forages Conference [2018], Christopher D. Teutsch, Christi L. Forsythe
Foreword Of Kentucky Alfalfa And Stored Forages Conference [2018], Christopher D. Teutsch, Christi L. Forsythe
Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forage Conference
No abstract provided.