John McKinnon

It is that time of year where we need to think about feed requirements of our cows. It’s a safe bet that the majority of you are calving either in late winter (i. e. February/ March) or in the spring (April/May). As this time approaches, particularly the last six to eight weeks prior to calving, […] Read more

As this crazy growing season comes to an end, many of you are now starting to think about your winter feeding program. It does not matter what class of cattle you are feeding, feed costs are always an important consideration. As in any year where seeding is late, moisture excessive and the growing season short, […] Read more

It is the time of year when cow-calf operators typically wean their calves and make marketing decisions. The majority will be sold through auction markets and subsequently placed on growing programs in feedlots across the country. With the trend to spring calving, we also see more cow-calf producers retaining ownership and backgrounding their calves over […] Read more

I’d like to start this first column by acknowledging the late Dr. David Price. While I never had the opportunity to meet Dr. Price, I read his column with interest and appreciated his practical approach to cattle feeding. I hope to carry on his tradition. The topic I would like to start with is the […] Read more