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Frigid weather making for difficult calving season

Frigid temperatures have made calving season more difficult for a southeast Nebraska farmer. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield cattle have mostly fared well. “This week has been kind of tough on the calves. We’ve actually lost three or four this week with the cold and...

Iowa farmer discusses ‘exceptional’ winter calving season

Photo courtesy of Lance Lillibridge/Facebook An eastern Iowa farmer says it’s been the best winter calving season of his farming life. “It’s been a wonderful winter to have calves,” said Lance Lillibridge of Vinton. His first calf was born December 30th. “In 30 days...

Iowa farmer preps for winter calving season

An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s gearing up for the winter calving season. “In about 10 day is our first due date,” said Lance Lillibridge of Vinton. Lillibridge says frigid temperatures are always the biggest challenge. “It’s probably going to be cold and miserable...

Insight: The Rhythm of Calving

By Jackie Mundt, Pratt County farmer and rancher  Calving season started on our farm last week with the arrival of three babies. For roughly two months our cows and their newborn babies will be the center of all our attention. This season has...