Why Cattle Eat More Hay During Cold Weather
Overview: Cold weather increases cattle energy needs. Learn why hay intake rises in winter and how to plan feeding strategies that protect herd condition! Every winter, ranchers across Wyoming notice the same thing — the hay stack shrinks faster as temperatures drop. It’s not waste, and it’s not bad management. It’s biology. Cold weather changes how cattle […]
Why Water Access Matters More Than Feed in Laramie County’s Winter
Overview: In Laramie County winters, water access drives feed intake. Learn why frozen tanks and wind chill matter more than hay quality alone! When winter tightens its grip on Laramie County, most ranchers think first about feed. Hay stacks get measured. Rations get adjusted. Protein and energy are carefully planned. But there’s one piece of […]
What Winter Reveals About Your Pasture’s Health
Overview: Winter reveals the truth about pasture health. Learn how bare ground, residue, and weeds expose issues that affect spring grazing success! Winter has a way of telling the truth. When the grass goes dormant and snow settles in, pastures stop hiding their weaknesses. What looked productive in summer often tells a very different story […]
How Fast Should Your Hay Stack Shrink in January?
Overview: Learn how fast your hay stack should shrink in January. Understand winter intake, weather impacts, and feeding strategies to avoid running short! January is when winter feeding stops being theoretical and becomes very real. The holidays are over, the cold has settled in, and the hay stack you built in fall is now your […]
From Our Barn to Yours: Merry Christmas from All Around Ag
Overview: A warm Christmas message from All Around Ag, honoring Wyoming ranchers with gratitude, faith, and steady support through winter feeding and the year ahead! Christmas on a ranch has a way of reminding us what matters most. Long before the sun rises, the cattle are already waiting at the gate. The cold settles in […]
Are You Going to Have Enough Hay? 3 Questions to Ask Now
Overview: Wondering if your hay will last through winter? Ask these 3 key questions now to protect herd condition and ensure your feeding plan stays on track! Every winter, there comes a moment when you walk past the hay stack, eye what’s left, and ask yourself the one question every rancher faces: Is this going […]
How to Adjust Your Ration When Temps Drop Below Zero
Overview: Learn how to adjust cattle rations during subzero temperatures. Discover energy needs, hay choices, and feeding strategies that protect herd condition in extreme cold! When temperatures fall below zero in Wyoming, livestock nutrition becomes more than a daily chore; it becomes a safeguard for herd health, body condition, and long-term performance. Cold is one […]
What Frozen Water Tanks & Wind Chill Mean for Your Feeding Plan
Overview: Frozen tanks and wind chill change winter feeding needs fast. Learn how water access, hay quality, and energy demands shape cattle health in cold weather! When winter settles into Wyoming, every rancher knows the cold isn’t just uncomfortable — it reshapes how livestock eat, drink, move, and maintain body condition. Feeding through the winter […]
Built on Grit & Grace — A Thanksgiving Message to Our Ag Community
Overview: A warm Thanksgiving message from All Around Ag honoring the grit, grace, and hard work of Laramie County’s dedicated farming and ranching community! Thanksgiving carries a different kind of meaning out here in Laramie County. While much of the world uses this season to slow down, those of us tied to the land know […]
5 Things Every Rancher Should Double-Check Before the Ground Freezes
Overview: Get ready for winter in Wyoming. Here are five things every rancher should double-check before the ground freezes solid! When the Wyoming wind starts to cut and mornings turn to frost, you know what’s coming next — frozen ground. Once that happens, every chore takes twice as long, and every mistake costs twice as […]