A more efficient agriculture is key to safe, lower-cost food, says economist For many families, it’s a pretty special time when the holiday ham is sliced, veggies are cooked and the rolls are golden brown. Kansas State University agricultural economist […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Bruce Anderson, Nebraska Extension Forage Specialist Rain reduces corn stalk quality several ways. Photo credit Troy Walz. Fall rainfall, and even snow, is good for wheat and next year’s crops, but it does have its drawbacks. One challenge is rain’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Winter Livestock Forage Program is set for Dec. 13 in the Tillman Room of the Coleman Library Annex, 408 Commercial St. in Coleman. The program will feature a variety of topics of interest to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
URBANA, Ill. – Rye has not traditionally been used as an ingredient in pig diets in the United States, but researchers from the University of Illinois are now investigating the digestibility of nutrients in the grain. Older hybrids of rye […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Field peas, cover crops and winter canola are among top choices MANHATTAN, Kan. — With precipitous drops in the price of corn, wheat and other crops traditionally grown in Kansas, some of the state’s farmers seek alternative growing options. In […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Corn and soybean producers are currently facing exceptionally tight margins and uncertainty in the market, creating the need for alternative crops and diversified cropping systems. As a result, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Senate Bill 2298, is responsible for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Taylor Grussing Corn residue can serve many purposes on cow/calf operations in the Upper Midwest. From grazing to bedding; however, it may be one of the most underutilized resources we can access to produce beef. This year’s harvest is in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Herbicide was recently renewed for use by the EPA MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University researchers are evaluating the impact of non-target injury from dicamba herbicide on non-resistant soybeans: The hope is to help producers lessen or avoid the unintended […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Big data is helpful if it’s convert into something useful: information and actionable insights. By David Bullock, Research Associate Professor, NDSU Agribusiness and Applied Economics Department When you think about the term “big data,” does corn come to mind? […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging the state’s producers to be especially diligent about monitoring for mycotoxins in livestock feed this winter on the heels of weather conditions that promoted their growth this fall. Toxicologist Steve Ensley said Kansas’ […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The ultimate goal for every forage producer is to have high-quality forage in a sufficient quantity to feed livestock every day all year long. Current research at the Noble Research Institute aims to develop year-round grazing systems for the Southern […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Erin Laborie, Nebraska Extension Educator While hay is often used to feed cows through the winter, current prices make corn a competitive option to feeding hay. Photo credit Troy Walz. Feed costs make up the largest expense in a cow-calf […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist Sunshine finally appeared late last week raising hopes that Oklahoma will dry out and get summer crop harvest and wheat pasture grazing back on track. However, at least some rain […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist Some of northwestern Oklahoma and the panhandle have already experienced a frost or freeze from the last cold front However the rest of the state has yet to experience the first […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator Listen to a discussion of the content in this article on this episode of the BeefWatch podcast. You can subscribe to new episodes in iTunes or paste http://feeds.feedburner.com/unlbeefwatch into your podcast app. Raw whole […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
ATLANTA, Ga. – Hurricane Michael has devastated Southwest and Central Georgia, right through the heart of Georgia’s number one industry. The Georgia Department of Agriculture is coordinating efforts to assist recovery in the areas affected most by Hurricane Michael. “Michael’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist Allocating out forages and strip grazing them can greatly improve the efficiency of the forage. Fall is here and it means that our perennial forages are starting to think about taking a siesta. You […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Stan Smith, OSU Extension PA, Fairfield County (originally published in The Ohio Farmer on-line) I know I’ve shared this story before, but considering the weather most of Ohio experienced, it’s appropriate to tell it again. Dad was a mechanic […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Jessica A. Williamson, Ph.D., Penn State Extension Forage Specialist Wrapping wet bales for baleage is a viable alternative for harvesting forages in the late summer and fall. Photo by Jessica Williamson, Penn State University Wrapping wet bales for baleage […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
GMO Answers Releases New Survey Showing Most Americans Remain Confused About GMOs Despite Overwhelming Health & Safety Consensus Among Experts Survey Kicks Off Annual “Get to Know GMOs Month” & Underscores Widespread Consumer Demand for Facts about GMOs as USDA […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…