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Horse fly population above-average, hard to control
Not many chemicals labeled for horses. High populations of horse flies, a stubborn and difficult biting fly to control, have caused problems for Texas livestock producers this year, said a Texas...
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18 cases of anthrax confirmed in Southwest Texas, concern growing
Officials say cases are confined to the Southwest Texas region; animals can be protected with vaccination. Anthrax continues to be a growing concern in Texas, especially through the “anthrax triangle”...
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Do your homework before grazing cover crops
Summer- or fall-planted cover crops can provide valuable forage. By Victor Shelton and Robert Zupancic Cover crops could be used for livestock grazing. If these crops are planted with funds from the...
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The amazing sock protector
Those of us who like to wear shorts in the summer have a problem. I have a solution. I'm one of those people who likes to wear shorts all summer and into the fall. And I recently found a product that...
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High elevation climate favors alfalfa quality
Dairy quality hay is common among northeastern California growers Soil and climate combine across a large region of northern California to create near-ideal growing conditions for high-quality alfalfa...
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Spotted at the Illinois State Fair
Slideshow: Here’s a look at the kids, livestock, fun and more at the 2019 Illinois State Fair. The 2019 Illinois State Fair is rolling through its 11-day run in Springfield, where fairgoers have...
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Big winners at 2019 Iowa State Fair
Special livestock contests attract attention and raise money each year. Weighing in at 1,254 pounds, a 3½-year-old crossbred hog bested the competition to claim the Big Boar title at the 2019 Iowa...
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How to stretch livestock rations with distillers grain
Learn tips on ways to store distillers grain to get the most out of your livestock rations. By Warren RuscheOne of the challenges livestock producers always face is securing adequate amounts of...
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Western Illinois farmers eligible to graze CRP
Farmers in seven counties can apply with FSA to graze Conservation Reserve Program land until Sept. 30. USDA’s Illinois office for the Farm Service Agency recently came to the aid of western Illinois...
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Keep livestock cool in late-August heat
Hot weather affects each type of livestock differently and impacts production and animal welfare. Summer heat has returned to most of Iowa this weekend and into the coming week. High temperatures are...
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Beef lags behind chicken in U.S. per capita meat consumption
Per capita meat consumption in 2020 may surpass 1960 record. USDA forecasts that U.S. per capita meat consumption in 2020 may reach 220.9 pounds, the highest since 1960. There is, however, quite a...
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Brill farm leaves conservation legacy for new tenants
Rick and Janice Brill are 2019 Ohio Conservation Farm Family Award winners. It’s a new beginning for Brill-View Farms. The stewardship of the ground is changing, but Rick and Janice Brill are...
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Weed or forage? You decide
Slideshow: Here is a look at 10 plants that thrive in pastures. Native plants can provide nutritious forage. Find out what your livestock graze on by walking pastures. Here are a few plants to look...
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57th annual Farm Science Review set for Sept. 17-19
Show offers 4,000 product lines and more than 700 commercial and educational exhibits. A year of planning is culminating Sept. 17-19, as the Farm Science Review is about to kick off its 57th year. The...
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Texas weather: from extreme to extreme
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Aug. 20, 2019 Weather went from extremely wet to extremely hot and dry across most of Texas, according to the Texas State Climatologist.Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, College...
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Manage feed bunk for animal health and performance
Buckeye Beef Brief: Factors such as cattle size, weight, breed, ration type, weather and health must be considered. By Steve BoylesFeed bunk management plays an important role in both animal...
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Manage feed bunk for animal health and performance
Factors such as cattle size, weight, breed, ration type, weather and health must be considered. By Steve BoylesFeed bunk management plays an important role in both animal performance and preventing...
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Using cover crops to feed cattle
Iowa State University research shows the value of using cover crops for cattle feed. Until now, there’s been little reliable, Iowa-based information to assess the value and viability of cover crops as...
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Texas game animal populations suggest a favorable 2019 hunting season
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Aug. 27, 2019 Drought following good spring conditions could impact Texas game animals, but early population reports and estimates suggest a favorable hunting season,...
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Grazing cover for higher cotton yields
Peanuts or cotton strip-tilled and planted behind a grazing-cover system have more-robust root systems and use less water. A field planted with a cover crop and used for winter grazing can be a...
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