Need help balancing your ration(s)

Recently, many Extension Agents across Montana received training on the Beef Ration and Nutrition Decisions Software (BRANDS), developed by the Iowa Beef Center.  The BRANDS software allows cattle producers to enter information into a database specific to his or her operation and receive a printout of his or her total ration.  This fairly intensive program will help balance rations for cows, heifers, breeding bulls, growing bulls, feedyards and stockers.  Many Extension Offices around the state have purchased the software and Agents are ready to help assist you in learning more about where there might be holes in your rations or where you might save money and time by cutting back.  For more information, contact your local Extension Agent.