Burn Down Days: Feed Value Starts at the Field

With less than 45 days until spring, now is the time to prepare your cattle and facilities for changing conditions. Rising temperatures bring new management priorities, including proper ventilation, dry bedding, and closely monitoring feed intake as stored forages begin to thaw. Adjusting rations to match declining maintenance requirements and restarting footbath protocols can help protect hoof health and overall performance.

Abby Meyer, IAS Dairy/Beef Production Specialist, shares practical, timely steps you can take now to reduce stress on your herd and set them up for a healthy transition into spring. Read her full article for detailed recommendations and expert guidance to support your operation this season.

Cold weather puts extra stress on calves, making winter nutrition especially important. In this article, IAS Dairy Production Specialist Shana Hilgerson shares key winter feeding considerations to help protect calf health, maintain energy, and support strong performance through unpredictable winter conditions.

Innovative Ag Services invites cattle producers to join us for our upcoming IAS Cattle Producer Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Earth Moving Legacy Center in Elkader, Iowa. The meeting begins at noon and features an afternoon packed with great food, expert insight, and practical takeaways you can apply directly to your operation.