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Beef Tips 'n Advice

  • Practical Considerations for the Use of Sexed Semen in Beef Herds
    Practical Considerations for the Use of Sexed Semen in Beef Herds Posted by Pedro Fontes on Apr 20, 2024
    Pedro Fontes, Ph.D. – There have been considerable improvements in sexed semen products over the years and producers have been taking advantage of this technology. This short article provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of sexed semen in beef cattle.
  • Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Beef Trade Update
    Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Beef Trade Update Posted by William Secor on Apr 20, 2024
    William Secor, Ph.D. – Total U.S. beef production is projected to be around 6.5% smaller compared to 2022 and 2% smaller compared to 2023. Smaller supplies have pronounced implications for U.S. beef trade. With lower production, exports are expected to decline, and imports are expected to increase. Click below to learn more.
  • Proactive Forage Management for Grazing Success
    Proactive Forage Management for Grazing Success Posted by Jennifer Tucker on Mar 18, 2024
    Jennifer Tucker, Ph.D. Attend any forage focused Extension program and you will assuredly discuss the importance of soil fertility, forage quality, having a forage plan, and utilizing proper seeding and planting practices.  Each of these are key fundamentals to efficient and effective forage management and utilization and should not be overlooked in this article. A […]
  • Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Higher Carcass Weights Support Beef Production Amid Lower Slaughter Numbers
    Beefenomics: Cattle Market Update – Higher Carcass Weights Support Beef Production Amid Lower Slaughter Numbers Posted by William Secor on Mar 18, 2024
    William Secor, Ph.D. The USDA projects U.S. beef production to drop by about 3% in 2024 from 2023. For the first two months of the year, slaughter numbers suggest that fewer head slaughtered is being partially offset by heavier weights. Click below to access the full article and learn more about these trends.
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Upcoming Events

  • May 7 2024 Alfalfa in the South Workshop and Field Day A one day field day/workshop focused on in-depth discussion focused on the utilization of Alfalfa in Southern environments. Led by Dr. Jennifer Tucker (UGA) and Dr. Kim Mullenix (AU) this multi-state collaborative event will have a heavy focus on producer discussion and interaction with a producer panel with three Georgia producers at varying levels of experiences and a variety of application of alfalfa use within their systems. Also the event will highlight tours of the Better Grazing Program with active grazing of varied rotation intervals of a 4 year old stand of alfalfa-bermudagrass in real-time, discussions on-site of research results from the past 8 years, practical uses of alfalfa in southern systems, and more!
    • TIFTON, GA - (161.0 Miles)
  • May 8 Lunch and Learn: Beef Cuts Join Pike County Extension in 2024 dive into Homestead Skills with monthly, virtual Lunch and Learns hosted on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of holidays). Each month will discover a new topic with experts leading the way. Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu to receive the Zoom link or catch the recordings on our YouTube channel. "Beef Cuts" will be led by UGA Extension Agent Hailey Partain.
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