Beef Cattle

  • Hay producers often ask questions about ryegrass control in hayfields this time of year.  Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), also referred to as Italian ryegrass, is the most problematic winter annual weed in Georgia hayfields. Ryegrass seed can germinate from September to November when soil temperatures drop below 70 degrees F. Annual ryegrass grows well under…

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  • How producers manage their bulls can have a big impact on the profitability of their commercial cow-calf operations. The pre breeding season for a bull should start about 60 days before the breeding season starts.  This is particularly important for yearling bulls. Let’s discuss some important points that could impact bull performance.  These points are…

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