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Electric fencing saves money, controls weeds on pasture
Rotational grazing increases forage consumption to about two-thirds of the available forage. When left to their own devices, livestock can be picky eaters, says Dr. David Fernandez, Extension...
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Start protecting your horses from flies
Flies can cause diseases and summer sores in horses that can wind up costing you. For horses, flies in the barn are more than an annoying nuisance. They pose a risk of diseases such as strangles and...
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Michigan Cattlemen’s Summer Round-Up registration open
June event featuring educational sessions, awards banquet and tours set for June 20-22 in Clare. Cattlemen and women are gearing up for the Michigan Cattlemen’s Summer Round-Up and Education Series...
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Bringing overgrazed pasture back from the dead
Reseeding is often not enough: Restoring a pasture’s nutrient and pH balance can take a year or more. New landowners sometimes face a daunting challenge: How to make the most of newly-acquired pasture...
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Custom rates guide for hay operations
Here is information on what people charge for various tasks related to hay production. Custom hay mowing and baling are common in parts of Indiana where people have small patches of hay but don’t want...
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Carryover hay supplies tight with 2019 season off to slow start
Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 21, 2019 Texas’ carryover hay supplies are low, and production is off to a slow start due to spring rain delays, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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Arkansas farmers move equipment, livestock to higher ground
Arkansas River levels are expected to hit record highs at some gauges. Governor directs National Guard deployment for river rescues. Farmers who work the Arkansas River’s fertile bottomlands were...
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Young Stockmen’s Academy learns about marketing
The 2019 class will meet again in September to tour beef and dairy operations across Kansas. Beef producers from across the state participating in the 2019 Kansas Livestock Association’s Young...
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Ranching for Profit workshop June 14
Register now to attend this workshop in White County, Ind., and learn about raising animals for profit. Indiana pasture owners and forage producers will learn how to transform pastures into businesses...
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Cattle under threat as bovine anaplasmosis re-emerges
Vector-borne anaplasmosis can be spread by ticks, flies and repeat use of tools. Bovine anaplasmosis, a vector-borne bacterial infection that causes often-fatal illness in cattle, is re-emerging as a...
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Help cattle handle summer heat
Beef Column: Graze cattle in open paddocks on milder days. By Becky SchleySummer is nearly here, and just like any season, it has its own set of challenges. Many producers take time to prepare...
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Beef systems short course for new Alabama cattlemen
Over four nights, Alabama cattle producers will learn critical information on profitable beef production. Producers new to the cattle business should plan to attend the Alabama Cooperative Extension...
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Seasonal meat price rallies end; pork producers face uncertain market
Texas Crop and Weather Report — May 29, 2019 Prices on traditional summertime grilling meats are sliding following Memorial Day, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Dr....
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Slow start to South Texas crop season, new fever tick quarantine
South Texas late spring crop update Abundant rain, cool temperatures and successive wind events troubled the start of planting season across much of South Texas, an area which normally produces the...
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Stockpiling, planting small grains crops lowers feed bills
AgriLife Expert discusses small grains forages for beef cattle pasture. Stockpiling forages and feeding small grains crops year-round can help cattle producers offset the higher costs of hay. That is...
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New law clarifies Indiana State Fair Board’s role
A state legislator who backed the bill explains what it aims to accomplish. If you exhibit at the Indiana State Fair or attend livestock shows, you’ve likely noticed changing roles for Indiana State...
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7 Ways To Avoid Heat Stress in Livestock
Dear Reader,Soaring temperatures, combined with soaked soils from heavy rains, can put cattle at high risk of heat stress. Several factors, both genetic and environmental, can affect the susceptibility...
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Scouting, fertility key to alfalfa yields
Field Fodder: Limiting stress boosts alfalfa yields. By Dan MarzuLast winter brought challenges with winterkill in many Wisconsin alfalfa fields. This caused several alfalfa stands to be terminated...
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EPA rule: Farms don't have to report air emissions
Sen. Pat Roberts said farmers and ranchers were never intended to be subject to this reporting requirement. Rules amending EPA’s emergency release notification regulations have been signed by...
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OSU holds groundbreaking ceremony for new animal center
OSU’s new Animal Nutrition and Physiology Center to benefit all of Oklahoma, and beyond Recent groundbreaking ceremonies for Oklahoma State University’s new Animal Nutrition and Physiology Center...
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