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2025 Seed Planning

With the harvest all but done it is time to start thinking about the 2025 growing season. One of the most important decisions we can make for next year’s crop is seed selection. This year it see...

Nov 12, 2024
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Storing Fall Harvests for Summer Feed

Harvest is under way during the good weather we are experiencing. The crops are yielding good, which may be challenging available space for storage. Long term storage of feedstocks may require some ex...

Oct 14, 2024
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Harvest Time Stresses

This week I want to talk about stress - both yours and your herd's. Weaned calves are under stress, and with it being harvest time so are those of you who row crop. Here's how SFG can help bot...

Sep 30, 2024
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How trace mineral status affects reproductive efficiency in bulls

"The development of fertility in both heifers and bulls can be strongly affected by nutrition, starting in utero. Ensuring proper nutrition for the entire herd, not just the cows, is essential fo...

Sep 23, 2024
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Nutrition Considerations for Pre-conditioning

Weaning is one of the most challenging events of a calf’s life. Multiple stressors such as removal of the dam, exposure to novel feed sources, a different environment, and commingling are experi...

Aug 05, 2024
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Spring Chick Feeding

When feeding meat maker type chicks, feed access is critical. The chicks need to be on full feed to maximize their growth potential.

Apr 29, 2024
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Using Feed Additives with Grass Cattle

Additives can be used to control, prevent and treat diseases; control or eliminate internal and external parasites; increase the nutritional value of feed; improve feed efficiency; and boost the rate ...

Apr 22, 2024
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Get Ahead of the Mineral Game

Spring is here, and it's time to get ahead of the mineral game.

Apr 15, 2024
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Albia Feed Update

On the feed side, tonnage is ramping up and we are making lots of deer feed right now. Yes, we make deer feed! We can make custom mixes to suit your specific deer needs.

Apr 01, 2024
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Winter Lick Tubs

While some larger stores might have lower-priced tubs, remember that you get what you pay for. A cheaper tub with more filler doesn’t go as far as a quality tub with quality ingredients. You&rsq...

Jan 29, 2024