What is needed for cattle farming?

They built a cattle farm with slow growth and strategic investments. ... Bryan Thill set his sight on raising beef cattle while he was yet in high school. But growing up on 3 .... “To provide the best grazing for our cattle, we knew we needed to improve the productivity of the old CRP stand,” he continues. read more

Do you want to get into cattle farming to produce milk or do you want to produce beef. Or maybe you want to breed your cattle. And again make up your mind on if you are going to raise grass-fed cattle, corn-fed cattle or barley-fed cattle. Your cattle need to be provided with plant proteins as dietary supplements. read more

How to Start a Cattle Farm. There are various reasons why a person might want to raise cattle. Some raise large herds to sell, others, in the case of dairy, raise them to sell their milk. Many raise cattle to show in fairs and other local events. In today's economy, many families are deciding to raise cattle for their personal use. read more

Beef cattle farming for beginners starts with planning your pastures. Begin with a soil map (available from local Soil Conservation Services Office); perform soil contamination testing to determine the minerals and trace elements which may be lacking; apply sufficient fertilizer, other minerals and elements to get the desired results and seed the pasture to the appropriate forages for the type of soil and climate. read more