Dr. Les Anderson, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Kentucky Have you ever looked at your cow-calf operation and had the thought “Geez, what a mess?!” Even if we don’t want to admit it, often our lack of organization and planning sometimes really hinder our opportunity to succeed especially in our cattle operations. An example; it’s September. Have you pulled your bull? If a bull pen is not available, is your breeding season over?…

Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist Whether winter predictions are correct or not, it’s time to start preparing! The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released their forecast for this winter. “Mild, with soakers” is how Indiana is labeled. I don’t put a lot of weight on these forecasts, but they often line up with other forecasts and occasionally are completely correct. If this forecast holds true, I think we all need to prepare for…