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Public leaders connect with 4-H youth
From across North Dakota, 24 leaders partner with 4-H’ers in a livestock showmanship contest, where the youth become the teachers. The North Dakota State Fair had a new 4-H show in 2021. This event...
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New horse show at state fair; Kansas leaders step up
Kansas Digest: Kansas organizations announce leadership and lobby for their members. American quarter horse enthusiasts should not miss the KineticElite American Quarter Horse Association Ranch...
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BRD research could potentially save cattle industry millions
OSU researchers hope to create more effective vaccines to prevent Bovine respiratory disease from taking hold. Oklahoma State University molecular biologists recently received a grant worth nearly...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week
Rising agricultural land values break records, Senate passes historic infrastructure bill Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Ag land values jump 7%The...
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Carbon credits top TAWC field day agenda
Texas Alliance for Water Conservation to host 16th annual field day, feature producer panel. Carbon sequestration is a hot topic these days. But what are they and what markets are available for U.S....
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Tips for using CRP forages in beef cattle diets
While using Conservation Reserve Program acres as an additional forage resource provides opportunities, there are other factors to consider. Several counties in Iowa have been released for emergency...
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Dixie Fire doesn't stop youth livestock auction
With fair cancelled, Plumas-Sierra FFA and 4-H members schedule event at rodeo grounds. Due to the Dixie Fire, the traditional Plumas County Fair was canceled; however, volunteers worked hard to make...
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Bill to improve livestock disaster assistance
Hoeven-Tester Livestock Disaster Relief Act to improve LFP and ELAP. In an effort to improve the livestock disaster assistance programs to better meet the needs of producers facing severe drought and...
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Slow beef herd contraction continues
Livestock Outlook: Amplitude of inventory swings in future cattle cycles may be more moderate than in previous cycles, but wide price swings may persist. Cattle inventories and markets move both...
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Keep these considerations top of mind to adjust cattle herd size
Culling open cows or adding replacements to a herd requires strategic planning. According to the July 22 U.S. Drought Monitor, drought conditions are persisting across the Western and Northern U.S. In...
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Alternative feeds an option for cattle amid drought
Options vary depending on where you live and what’s available. When traditional feeds are in short supply or expensive, non-traditional crops and feeds can be used. Options vary depending on where...
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Bison ranching ‘how-to’ now available
Collaboration focuses on bison herd management throughout the Great PlainsThe South Dakota State University Center of Excellence for Bison Studies in collaboration with the Texas A&M AgriLife...
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Hog manure makes renewable energy
Smithfield Foods closes in on natural gas installation at hog farms. Smithfield Foods and Roeslein Alternative Energy marked their 10 years of partnership by completing installation of renewable...
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Tips to minimize loss, maximize value of silage
Corn crop can have more moisture than it appears, even in a drought year. With South Dakota rangeland and pastures rated 84% poor to very poor across the state, many cattle producers may be thinking...
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Determine standing corn value
North Dakota State University Extension tools are assisting to find value in silage corn. The ongoing drought is forcing some North Dakota producers to harvest corn for silage.In some cases, corn for...
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Minnesota cattlewomen get WIRED
The state organization Women In Ranching and Education Development recently hosted a national WIRED program in northern Minnesota. Weather on a late July Saturday couldn’t have been better for an...
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Beef Quality Assurance training added to Canyon ag day
Randall County Ag Day and Crops Tour to focus on crops in the morning, cattle in the afternoon. The 44th annual Randall County Ag Day and Crops Tour, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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Senators seek national security risk review of JBS
Warning letter draws attention to Batista brother’s actions and corruption-fueled expansion. JBS S.A. has repeatedly used its significant presence in the U.S. meatpacking sector to inflate its profits...
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How you can prevent tire blowouts on livestock trailers
Several factors can add up to a bad surprise on the road. Here’s how to avoid a flat tire. Maybe you’ve heard those commercials where the rear tire of a vehicle calls the driver, informing her it’s...
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University’s wool sales to benefit sheep industry
The money will help expand research and training opportunities for students. Sales from the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources wool throw project will be sown back into...
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