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READY OR NOT, CALVING IS COMING — PLAN AHEAD FOR A STREAMLINED CALVING SEASON

There are many aspects of a producer’s day-to-day life that are out of their control. The weather, including precipitation, winds and plummeting temperatures, can test the best-made plans in the most organized of operations.  

Producers all hope for a smooth calving season with predictable weather conditions and adequate feed inventories, but will sleep easier knowing that they have a plan if things go in a different direction. Long before the first calf hits the ground, there is much that can be done to decrease the stress and workload during a busy season. Focusing on four main aspects of planning can ensure a safe and successful calving season.  

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Hours of sleet and freezing rain collapsed barns, sheds, and poultry houses across North Louisiana. Farmers say the damage is among the worst winter impacts they’ve seen in years, with assessments still underway as crews work through icy conditions.