feedlot

The common sense answer to cattle losses in Kansas

· June 17, 2022

By now, you’ve probably seen videos cycling the internet about the “mysterious” and “suspicious” deaths of feedlot cattle in Kansas. These cattle losses have faced speculation and conspiracy over the past week as rumors flooded social media. However, the reason for these losses is likely simple — a heat index crisis. Consumers and producers have […]

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Extreme heat and humidity kill thousands of cattle in Kansas

· June 15, 2022

 Soaring heat and humidity hit northwest Kansas this week, killing thousands of cattle across the state. Final death numbers are still being reported, but some news sources put it at around 10,000 animals — and these deaths come as a particular hit to the industry after producers already reduced herds due to drought and […]

Donations help Iowa FFA chapter train in feedlot management

· March 12, 2018

Thanks to some recent donations, students at a Sioux County, Iowa high school now have the opportunity to learn how to use feedlot management tools. The Rock Valley High School agricultural education program recently partnered with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation, the Sioux County Cattlemen, the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, and Turnkey Computer Systems to supply […]

Kent Feeds: Dairy beef feeding a profitable alternative

· April 5, 2017

For the young producer starting out, one area that often gets overlooked, but can be very profitable, is raising dairy beef from calf to finish. It’s an area of production that James Grothe, Kent Feeds has perfected over the last 25 years. Grothe shared his experience during the breakout session, “Calf and Dairy Beef Key […]

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