FEED-LOT Magazine

12/03/2025

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As we move into winter, are your pens ready for moisture and cold weather? Or could they be costing you pounds? Understanding factors like orientation, drainage and space can impact rate of gain. Get the scoop in today's FEED-LOT eNews.

Email from Feed-Lot Magazine Inc December 3, 2025 A weekly newsletter featuring industry news FEEDLOT & INDUSTRY NEWS Are Your Pens Costing You Pounds? While it may be overlooked in favor of other man

12/03/2025

Grain sorghum residue can meet the requirements of a cow in late gestation, the stage most of our spring calving cows are in from now through mid-February, while other residues from corn, wheat, or soybean harvest will need significant supplementation for these cows.

The Rancher’s Thursday Webinar on November 17th had Dr. Mary Drewnoski from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln present over feeding baled crop residues to beef cows as an alternative to feeding

12/02/2025

Cattle are good at finding grain spills and that puts them at a greater risk for acidosis. A build-up of this acid in the rumen can cause a cow to stop eating, reduce its activity, have watery f***s and in severe cases can lead to death.

Corn and milo stubble can offer short-term nutrition for grazing cattle

12/02/2025

Salt helps cattle maintain a normal appetite and body weight. It can also increase feed consumption and weight gain, especially in heifers and stockers. Salt also helps relax and contract muscles, acting as a stress reliever. Cattle have a natural 'urge' for salt which is why loose salt is recommended.

Sources : Paragon Cattle Services and Penn State Extension

12/01/2025

Muddy or poorly designed pens increase stress and energy expenditure, which can directly impact growth rates. The industry standard is 150 square feet per animal, with nine or 10 inches of bunk space. However, these standards often assume average rainfall.

While it may be overlooked in favor of other management aspects like nutrition, pen design is an incredibly strong influencer of performance and efficiency. Added up, details like orientation, drainage

11/30/2025

Total beef production under Federal inspection for the week ending Saturday, November 29, 2025 was estimated at 445.6 million pounds from an estimated 501,000 head. That is down 14.2% down from a week ago and down 3.7% from a year ago.
% of total cattle slaughtered by class; Steers – 48.6%, Heifers – 31.6%, Cows - 18.0% & Bulls 1.8%

Source : USDA; AMS

11/28/2025

The normal high wind direction is the north and west of a feedlot and by allowing the 20% open, air will come through and reduce its speed by about one-fourth of the high speed. This means a 50-mile-per-hour wind will feel like a 12.5 mph wind, which is much better than 50 mph.

Winter is coming fast and with it, snow and wind. Cattle and farmsteads both can really benefit from properly placed windbreaks. There are two main types of windbreak function on

11/28/2025

Take my money. 😆💸

Source : National Livestock

11/28/2025

Feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, on November 1, 2025 were as follows; Nebraska 2.64 million cattle on feed. Kansas 2.46 million cattle on feed. Texas 2.63 million cattle on feed. Oklahoma 335,000 cattle on feed.


Source : USDA; NASS

11/27/2025

Technology is an amazing thing. These apps are innovative and helpful, saving users time and money in their operation.

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NextGen AgTech
Performance Livestock Analytics
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Technology is an amazing thing. We carry around pocket-size computers that keep us connected not only to others’ voices, but also via email, the world wide web and files on

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Feed-Lot Magazine! 🦃🌽

11/27/2025

Serve Thanksgiving up right with a Prime Rib. Your family will thank you.

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