Latest News From Wyatt Bechtel

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Corn Silage: New Ruler of the Bunk?

Alfalfa has been called the Queen of forages, but corn silage may be the new King.

Calf Nutrition Important for Cow Success
Calf Nutrition Important for Cow Success

Past performance is a key indicator of future success.

Making it Rain with Baleage

Baleage lets producers keep more of their forage for cattle to eat later and increase profitability.

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Composting Community

Prairieland Dairy has made composting not only sustainable, but a community effort.

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Calf Nutrition Important for Cow Success

How one Minnesota farm raises healthy calves that turn into productive cows.

Rein In Energy Use

Energy use is a major cost for farms. Knowing where that money is going can be benefit to dairy producers.

Transitioning the Ranch to the Next Generation

During the National Cattlemen's Beef Association’s Cattlemen’s College a panel discussion was given by cattlemen who shared their thoughts on “What Were the Smartest Things Our Families Did to Maintain Ranch Profitability, Sustainability and Family Values?”

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Food Versus Feed

A recent study debunks the myth that livestock production diverts food from starving people.

Policy: Food vs. Feed
Policy: Food vs. Feed

Animal agriculture critics say dairy cows eat feed that could be fed to starving people. This CAST study debunks these myths.