What can be done to prevent another widespread occurrence of wheat streak mosaic virus, High Plains virus, and triticum mosaic virus in wheat this coming season? There are several things producers can do: delay planting dates as long as feasible, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Prepare storage areas for overwintering tender flower bulbs and garden produce. Thanksgiving (or Christmas) cactus can be forced into bloom for the Thanksgiving holidays. Provide 15 hours of complete darkness each day, for instance, from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Writer: Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608, skledbetter@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. Tim Steffens, 806-651-2781, tsteffens@wtamu.edu AMARILLO – Short-grass native prairie to Old World bluestem-seeded pastures, grazed and ungrazed pastures, herbicide-treated to untreated pastures – a traveling caravan made its way across the Panhandle five […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
– Brian R. Williams, Assistant Extension Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Mississippi State University There is no doubt that cattle feeders are closely watching the conditions of the corn and soybean crop in the field right now. Although many spring-calving […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist It’s August, and I know it’s August without looking at a calendar. The days are getting shorter and it’s state fair time. August is always a busy month for me and I am usually […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Jay Jenkins, Nebraska Extension Educator Let’s take a quick review of ruminant physiology. Based on how many times I’ve heard someone say they are feeding supplement to “stretch the grass,” I think there are some misconceptions about what is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
One of the most expensive parts of a cattle operation is feeding a herd during the winter. More specifically, it is the hay that has to be used when no grazing in available. It isn’t unusual for a producer in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Dave Aiken, UNL Extension Water & Agricultural Law Specialist Thousands of tourists are expected to visit Nebraska to view the August 21, 2017 solar eclipse. Rural landowners may be opening up their land to visitors for camping and eclipse […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
By Rick Koelsch, UNL Biological Systems Engineering & Animal Science Reviewers: Nathan Mueller, Karen DeBoer, and Brian Krienke, NE Extension Educators With ground opening up for manure application following wheat harvest, this is a good time to ask about the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The historic Black Diamond Angus Ranch, also known as Warner Angus Ranch, will host the first 2017 Kansas Livestock Association (KLA)/Kansas State University Ranch Management Field Day August 17 near Spearville. The ranch dates back to 1884 when Willis B. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The focus on soil health has tremendously increased within the past few years, and cover crops have played a larger role in those discussions. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) defines cover crops as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Kansas State University researchers wrapping up four-year sericea lespedeza project July 27, 2017 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers will soon wrap up a four-year study that has shown positive results in controlling a noxious weed common to the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
HOXIE and GARDEN CITY – Governor Sam Brownback and Lt. Governor Jeff Colyer today announced new findings from the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS) about the life of the Ogallala Aquifer. Traveling to Hoxie and Garden City, KGS unveiled new data […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
ARDMORE, Okla. — The Noble Research Institute Plant Image Gallery is designed to assist farmers and ranchers, botanists, ecologists, natural resource managers, educators and hobbyists identify plants commonly found in the Southern Great Plains. The Plant Image Gallery includes numerous […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Travis Meteer, Extension Educator, Commercial Agriculture, Orr Agricultural R&D Center A frequent question for early summer time is “Should I clip my pasture?” In most cases, the farmer is seeking a yes or no answer…and hopefully validation of their […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A cloud of horn flies (the numerous white specks), Haematobia irritans irritans (Linnaeus), feeding on cows. Photo credit: Lane Foil, Louisiana State University. Source: Horn Fly Haematobia irritans irritans Dr. Lew Strickland, Extension Veterinarian,Department of Animal Science,University of Tennessee Now […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2017 – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today authorized emergency grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. All or parts of these states are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions – […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Feeding cattle in a drylot rather than range or pasture may be a viable alternative for livestock producers dealing with drought conditions this year, said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate. “If drought conditions become […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
During hot summer months, the water needed for a cow herd often determines several other management decisions. To best assess the adequacy of water quantities in surface water or from wells or “rural water” supplies, it first is necessary to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Johnsongrass, with its tall seed heads and long leaves popping up everywhere along Arkansas highways, pastures and lots, was introduced to the United States in the early 19th century because it seemed like a good idea at […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…