Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! To kick off the show, Dr. Dustin Pendell and the other hosts examine a recent report from the Kansas Farm Management Association titled 2023 Executive Summary, which contains data about net farm income, government payments and insurance in Kansas. To continue the show, Dr. Phillip Lancaster explains how to properly body condition score cattle. Lancaster concludes this edition of Cattle Chat by discussing with Dr. Brad White the beef production challenges associated with excess rain. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!

2:27 KFMA 2023 Executive Summary: Net farm income, government payments, net worths, averages

13:55 Body Condition Scoring: A How To

18:45 Excess Rain: effects on pasture, cow performance, foot rot, water logged grasses

KFMA 2023 Executive Summary
Guide to Body Condition Scoring Beef Cows and Bulls

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KFMA 2023 Executive Summary, Body Condition Scoring, Excess Rain