OMAHA (DTN) The old adage is true: It’s all about location, location, location. When it comes to forage production in the 2021 growing season, it really depends on where the crop is located.
The forage outlook for much of the Southern Plains and Northern Plains is cloudy as these regions are in varying designations of drought, which could limit production. In the Central Plains, east into the Corn Belt, ample rainfall this spring has lessened drought concerns and better production is expected.
Other factors such pests, diseases and even higher fertilizer prices will test forage producers’ resolve this growing season.
Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services
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The rising feedlot cost of gain in the southern Great Plains should have cattle producers considering economic opportunities for operations in forage-based stocker and backgrounding programs, said Oklahoma State University Extension experts.
Cost of gain, or the expense of gaining a pound of livestock bodyweight, involves several critical factors such as feed costs, flesh condition, animal genetics, weather and cattle health. When grain prices rise and cost of gain increases – as is currently the case – feedlot operators shift their favo
New rules released regarding loan forbearance, including mortgages and student loans.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a crippling effect on the economy for individuals and businesses. With businesses closed and jobs lost, many faced the challenge of making loan payments.
Although the federal government’s loan forbearance program in 2020 helped, that ended in January this year. However, a new set of guidelines has been put in place, said Cindy Clampet, Oklahoma State University Extension family resource management assistant specialist.
“There are new rules concerning loan forbearance that will give people who have federally backed mortgages and student loans some additional relief,” Clampet said.
Exercise programs for weanlings that promote healthy growth can differ in type, intensity and frequency. Most young horses consume between 2% to 3% of their body weight in combined grain and forage per day.
Young horses tend to be more individualistic than most classes of equines in their nutrient requirements and how they respond to types of exercise, said Oklahoma State University Extension experts. Familiarity with each specific animal is important to good management,” said Kris Hiney, OSU Extension equine specialist with the university’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences. “Knowing what is normal for each yearling helps the horse manager to adjust nutrition and exercise levels, as well as more quickly detect minor indications that may lead to physical problems.”
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