A Wet Winter Means New Concerns for Calving Season

Much of the country has experienced plenty of moisture this winter.  That means there are some special considerations to keep in mind during calving season.  Steve Tegarden, marketing manager for cattle biologicals for Intervet Schering Plough animal health, helps cattlemen prepare for 2010. 

AUDIO – Steve Tegarden 2:57

Making the Most of Pasture and Forage Fertilization

Charlie Carter with SFP says many cattlemen may be tempted to skimp on fertilizer needs for pastures and forages.  He reminds producers that there are products to help them make the most of those  fertilizer applications.

AUDIO – Charlie Carter 2:50

University of Missouri Research on Amino Acid Needs for Calves

Monty Kerley, professor of Animal Science at the University of Missouri, says cattle producers need to consider the amino acid needs of young calves.  He discusses research he did with developing heifers.

AUDIO – Monty Kerley 2:55

Balancing Diets for Minerals and Amino Acids

Stephanie Gable, Global Market Manager for Rumnants with Novus International discusses the importance of trace minerals and amino acids in diets for cows. 

AUDIO – Stephanie Gable 2:10

Purina’s Chris Forcherio on Mineral Needs for Calving Season

Chris Forcherio, beef research manager for Land O Lakes/Purina Feeds, discusses improvements in feeding minerals to calves.

AUDIO – Chris Forcherio 2:50

Preparing for Calving Season with Pfizer’s Mitch Blanding

Mitch Blanding with Pfizer Beef and Diary Operations in Kansas City speaks about the importance of disease and parasite control for cows and calves this calving season

Audio – Mitch Blanding 3:30.

Bayer Animal Health – News for 2010

Andrew McCrea recently caught up with Dr. Larry Hawkins with Bayer Animal Health for a preview of what’s to come in 2010.

NAFB – Dr. Larry Hawkins – Bayer Animal Health

TeeJet unveils new guidance system

TeeJet Technologies introduced its 570G guidance device at AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando last week. Brownfield’s Julie Harker talked with Richard Gould, Tee Jet Vice President and Guidance Business Manager, about the new product that has a video function and other features that he says will help improve efficiency.

AUDIO: Interview with Rich Gould, VP, Tee Jet Technologies

Titan Tires unveils new concepts, products

Titan (Goodyear) Tire sales rep in Iowa, Skip Sagar, tells Brownfield they’re very optimistic about the new year.  Titan unveiled its new products, like the OptiTrack design, and new concepts at AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando last week.  Sagar says Titan is focused on agriculture and construction markets only and is committed to quality.

AUDIO: Interview with Skip Sagar, sales rep for Titan (Goodyear) Tires, Clive, Iowa (3 min., MP3)

Mycogen SmartStax hybrids for 2010

Keith Porter, Mycogen Seeds Agronomy Services Leader describes the introduction of the new Mycogen SmartStax hybrids as an exciting opportunity for growers. Porter tells Brownfield’s Dave Russell that the traits provide the broadest spectrum of above and below ground insect control plus allows the grower the ability to reduce refuge to 5 percent.

Keith Porter, Mycogen Seeds (6:00 MP3)

AUDIO: Keith Porter, Mycogen Seeds (6:00 MP3)

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