By Mark Jacobs Some stalk fields are being pastured. Protein supplementation is needed when turning into stalk fields. Lick tubs are a good source of protein while...
By Hubbard Feeds When it comes to raising great replacement heifers, our goal is simple: maximize performance while supporting optimal calf health.
By Hubbard Feeds It is tempting to push cattle to higher intakes and more energy, but care, caution and patience are important. Managing cattle and rations to avoid...
By Mike King When you get busy and don’t have time to get to that grinder/mixer, be sure to give us a call. We can mix your feed and deliver it straight to...
By Jon Pretz, PhD, Hubbard Feeds Improving absorption is the most critical characteristic of an organic trace mineral. The molecular size is key to absorption. The...
By Mark Jacobs The dry weather is rapidly deplenishing the available pastures for the livestock. Sporadic rains and heavy dews are not allowing the grass to...
By Scott Goetz Research shows cattle with 24-hour free-choice access can result in 25-45% waste of hay. Options to reduce that would be waste reducing rings, limited...
By Hubbard Feeds Cereal grains can provide an economical source of energy, but fiber minimums, as well as maximum fermentable carbohydrate, can limit the...
By Hubbard Feeds Most of us do not choose to harvest a crop before it is ready but rather out of necessity. Here are some highlights from what is usually a difficult...
By Scott Goetz The latest drought map came out this morning, parts of our trade area are now in D-2 drought. Pastures are basically shut down at this point and hay...
By Hubbard Feeds When considering alfalfa as an option, close attention must be paid to the protein content, as well as fiber digestibility.
By Mark Jacobs
Those of us that have big pastures that are not set up for paddock grazing can use lick tubs to keep the livestock grazing in less desirable areas....