Is there a “best” time for cows to have a calf? There are a lot of variables to consider of course, but should cow calf producers pause and rethink some of the reason they do what they do? That was the focus of some cattle producers who came together to discuss the pros and cons of calving periods. What are the key questions you should be asking to make the best decision for your operation?

<p>Is there a &ldquo;best&rdquo; time for cows to have a calf? There are a lot of variables to consider of course, but should cow calf producers pause and rethink some of the reason they do what they do? That was the focus of some cattle producers who came together to discuss the pros and cons of calving periods. What are the key questions you should be asking to make the best decision for your operation?</p>

A farmer-to-farmer conversation focusing on best practices to boost yields.  We’ll find out what’s working – and what’s not – in fields across farm country.

Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

Andrew McCrea hosts a farmer-to-farmer conversation focusing on topics of interest in production agriculture and rural America. We’ll find out what’s working – and what’s not – in fields, pastures, businesses and towns across farm country. To listen, click on episodes below to listen download the AgriTalk app, search on Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Andrew McCrea also hosts American Countryside, which can be found here: http://americancountryside.com.

<p>Andrew McCrea hosts a farmer-to-farmer conversation focusing on topics of interest in production agriculture and rural America. We&rsquo;ll find out what&rsquo;s working &ndash; and what&rsquo;s not &ndash; in fields, pastures, businesses and towns across farm country. To listen, click on episodes below to listen download the AgriTalk app, search on Apple Podcasts or Google Play. Andrew McCrea also hosts American Countryside, which can be found here: http://americancountryside.com.</p>

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