Recent content by mjrogers

Thanks for the advice. Just got off the phone with the extension agent and he suggested to cut within the next 2 weeks, and fertilize in the spring

I'm trying to decide if I should cut my alfalfa next weekend (Sep. 21), weather permitting. I live in NE Kansas, Franklin County, which was hit hard by the drought. I planted this pure alfalfa field spring 2012. It started well, then went dormant for most of the late spring/summer. It...

I'm getting ready to plant some RR alfalfa this spring, and thought I'd ask your advice on the brand. Right now I'm looking at WL 355.RR. The dealer wants $345 per 40 lb bag. I've seen other brands, Ameristand, selling for around $350 for 50 lbs. The research I've done tends to point to WL...

I'm seeking advice on my commercial herd management. Over the past few years we let our herd management deteriorate due to working several hours from home. We are trying to "get back on the horse" and take control of our herd again. We have culled most of the old/non producing cows and give...

Thanks, Appreciate the advise. I'm actually going to try to purchase a bull from Suhn's sale on the 23rd.

Yes that makes sense. Thank you very much, I think I finally understand it.

Okay... I'm new to EPD's and I'm trying to wrap my head around them. I'm looking at purchasing a Brangus bull and want to make the right choice so I need some assistance in understanding EPD's. I understand for instance if Bull A has a BW of -0.9 and bull B has a BW of -3.5, then Bull A will...

thanks for your help... So what I understand is there really is no "baseline?" What I mean by baseline is for example: All brangus have an average BW of 70 lbs, so a bull with a BW of -0.9 would have calves on average around 69.1 lbs? I just don't understand what advantage having a BW EPD...

Okay... I'm new to EPD's and I'm trying to wrap my head around them. I'm looking at purchasing a Brangus bull and want to make the right choice so I need some assistance in understanding EPD's. I understand for instance if Bull A has a BW of -0.9 and bull B has a BW of -3.5, then Bull A will...

I am getting ready to start developing my own herd and would like any/all advice. I have always ran a few cattle, 10, with my dads cattle. These cows consist of heifers I bought from my dads herd. He has black cattle, not purebred. My dad is comfortable with the way he does things, but I...