Over the past weeks, we have seen the heat index go over 100 °F, and temperatures are still on the rise. If you have been spending time outside lately, you probably struggled with the hot (and some days humid) conditions. For the livestock is no difference. This is a challenging time for our cattle herds […]
The Clemson University Cooperative Extension 46th Annual Bull Sale was a huge success. A large crowd of new and repeat buyers was on hand for the 46th annual sale, and the buyers and bidders appreciated the quality of the bulls in the offering. This year we offered bulls of various breeds, including Angus, Hereford, Red […]
Farming is a stressful occupation when times are good. Volatile commodity markets, skyrocketing energy costs (gas and farm fuel prices), record fertilizer prices, shortages of certain pesticides, lime, machinery parts, and other essential agricultural-related inputs, in addition to the ever-present uncertainties of the weather, are just a few issues that are weighing heavily on the […]
As cattle producers, it is interesting to listen to various conversations and philosophies among fellow cattlemen. For the most part, you hear folks discussing various pros and cons of breeds, what to fertilize with, what type forages do you have, etc. Ask yourself this, how many times do you or others around you talk about […]
The 2022 January Cattle Inventory Report was released by the National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) on January 31, 2022. Below are some insights from the report. As of January 1, 2022, the US cattle inventory totaled 91.9 million head, 2 percent lower than the January 2021 inventory of 93.8 million head (See Figure 1). The […]
Management practices are crucial in determining forage production and quality in forage systems. Among them, fertilization is essential to supply nutrients needed by plants. Over the past decades, the fluctuation of costs of fertilizers has elevated the importance of improving nutrient use efficiency while also seeking alternative strategies to reduce off-farm inputs into forage systems. […]
The pandemonium at the bread and milk aisle must mean we are due for some wintery weather and milk sandwiches. At the time of this article, forecasts call for snow, ice, and long periods of sub-freezing temps. While this is not uncommon for our area, we have a few more precautions than your average homeowner […]
We are fast approaching the 46th Annual Clemson University Extension, Bull and Heifer sale. This years sale will be at the T. Ed Garrison Arena on February 5, 2022. Sale time is at noon. We will offer 40 plus bulls that excel in their performance and EPD profiles. The breeds offered will be Angus, Balancers, […]
Not only do good fences make good neighbors, but they are also a critical tool for even the most basic management of livestock and forages. Lack of facilities, more specifically fencing, restricts producers from establishing progressive management strategies such as rotational grazing, defined breeding seasons, weaning, gathering animals to work, and feed. Extension agents can […]
Nicole Correa assisted Lexington County and Orangeburg/Calhoun County 4-H Agents in creating 2 Livestock Clubs to reach youth in those counties. Over the last year there has been 7 meetings between the two clubs, with 10 more to follow in the coming year. Both clubs meet once a month and focus on a specific area […]
