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Landowner 101 workshop series starts April 23
Each landowner workshop focuses on different topics from property taxes to marketing to livestock to fencing. AgriLife Extension offices in Collin, Denton and Hunt counties are hosting a series of...
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Can chickens boost soil health on organic vegetable farms?
A university trial is part of a USDA funded national effort to diversify the farms. Historically, chickens were not a rare sight on farms, where they contributed to soil fertility as they freely...
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Alabama mudbugs are hard to catch
Certain crayfish live in deep underground burrows (often 15 feet) and use only groundwater to breathe and function. For that segment of the rural population that knows their way around the woods, I...
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Keys to promoting sound growth in young horses
Most young horses consume between 2% to 3% of their body weight in combined grain and forage per day. Young horses tend to be more individualistic than most classes of equines in their nutrient...
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Fight back those invading species in your pastures
Cattle producers need to get ahead of thistles and Old World bluestem in their pastures. It starts with one, maybe two invaders in a corner of the pasture. If left unchecked, thistles and Old World...
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Germany's battle with African swine fever continues
The outbreak appears unlikely to end soon, with cases topping 1,000. By Megan DurisinGermany’s deadly pig-disease outbreak has topped 1,000 cases, delaying its return as a major meat exporter as the...
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Michigan State study to examine swine industry trends
With a $1 million grant, the university will explore precision livestock needs. With a recently awarded a $1 million USDA-NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative grant, Janice Siegford, Michigan...
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KDA webinar has tips for hiring H-2A workers
KDA webinar provided information for agricultural employers filling H-2A positions. Kansas agricultural employers need a skilled workforce to bring crops in from the field and care for livestock. A...
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Minnesota State Fair grants for first-time youth livestock exhibitors
Grants will help support housing and other expenses incurred by youth during the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. Recognizing that exhibiting animals at the state level can stretch the family budget, the...
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Cotton: 'Above-average uncertainty this season'
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 20, 2021 Drought and good prices will influence the final total acres of cotton planted, especially in Texas, said John Robinson, AgriLife Extension cotton...
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Oregon initiative would ban animal slaughter, breeding
IP13 would classify slaughter as aggravated abuse, redefine AI and castration as sexual assault. An Oregon ballot initiative proposed for 2022 would effectively criminalize the farming of food animals...
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Cover crops work best paired with livestock
Resilient Ag Landscapes: Cover crop economics work best when grazed by livestock and supported by cost-share. While the benefits of cover crops for soil health are well-documented, the economic...
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Getting back to normal for livestock youth
Cancellations and new livestock shows were the name of the game for 2020. What do all those new shows mean in 2021? “Canceled” is a word that became too familiar in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Throws from Wyoming wool boost sheep program
275 sheep underwent their annual haircut in January. Profits from sales of limited-edition throws made from wool grown and knitted in Wyoming will be reinvested back in the College of Agriculture and...
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Sheep ultrasound certification school set for May
Training to provide a general understanding of how ultrasound technology works and best practices in the sheep industry. An ultrasound certification school will be offered by the Texas A&M...
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Get full benefit of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots
Consider whether USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance program would be beneficial to your operation. The rising feedlot cost of gain in the southern Great Plains should have cattle producers...
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Harvest prairie hay early for best quality
Depleting too much of the prairie hay crop could be detrimental for next year’s crop and beyond. Timing is everything when deciding to cut prairie hay, to ensure harvesting an optimum-quality...
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Gear up for grazing with strong management plans
The spring sets the tone for the entire grazing season. When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because...
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Don’t let lameness hobble your herd this season
Early diagnosis of the correct cause of cattle lameness can result in proper treatment and quicker healing. From the pasture to the feedlot, lameness can result in lost productivity from cattle and...
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Scaled-back dairy breed conventions planned
The national conventions for Holstein and Guernsey are coming to Pennsylvania, while Brown Swiss afficionados will meet in Massachusetts. The Northeast will be the center of the Holstein, Guernsey and...
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