Livestock and Forages

Bulls in the Pig Pen

The U.S. hog market situation is currently very bullish. Futures prices are in triple digits, with the June 21 lean hog contract trading at $112.85 on 05/09/2021. That is 56% higher than this time last year. The Hog prices are so high that a common joke is that hog futures prices are in a race […]

Planning for Livestock Water Needs

There are a myriad of resources available to livestock owners discussing grazing options. Rotational grazing, intensive grazing, paddock sizing, and forage varieties are all covered extensively. The one critical topic that is often overlooked is the livestock water supply. Different species of livestock obviously require different amounts of water. A 1,200-pound cow will undoubtedly need […]