Articles written by Blaire Todd


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  • Finding the best deals for feed and forage

    Blaire Todd|Jan 19, 2023

    Post Rock Extension District Livestock Production Agent Drought conditions are a common occurrence and livestock producers consequently plan for the worst and hope for the best. Complicating matters this year is the extent to which drought is impacting areas of the U.S., the dramatic increase in feed cost and transportation cost for purchased feed. How does a producer adapt to the current situation without affecting cowherd productivity, while also keeping feed costs from breaking the bank? First, conduct a forage inventory and calculate...

  • Calving School Program to be held in Mankato, Kansas

    Blaire Todd|Dec 29, 2022

    The Kansas State Research and Extension Calving School will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at Mankato. To help prepare for the upcoming calving season, the program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations. A.J. Tarpoff, K-State extension beef veterinarian, who will be the featured speaker. The goals of the program are to increase knowledge, practical skills, and to increase the number of live calves born. The calving school will also...