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Biosecurity on the FarmJan 2, 2008,By John Shutske, University of Minnesota Beef Team Biosecurity and the general practice of “agrosecurity” to protect cattle and other livestock has grown in its level of importance in recent years. Biosecurity has many definitions, but is being defined... New Year’s Resolution: Develop a grazing planDec 24, 2007With a new year upon us, University of Nebraska Extension forage specialist Bruce Anderson suggests that looking ahead and planning out your grazing needs is an essential ingredient to a successful grazing season. He says... Be Aware of Mycotoxin ProblemsDec 17, 2007While the byproducts from ethanol production such as dried distillers grains offer a great source of protein for livestock, they can also offer some feeding challenges. One of the most serious is the increased concentration of mycotoxins... Don’t let nitrates cost cattle livesDec 11, 2007If you will be feeding cane, millet, or oat hay to your cows this winter, University of Nebraska’s Bruce Anderson says to be cautions so high nitrate levels won’t kill your cows or cause abortions... Last minute stocking stufferDec 2, 2007This one won’t fit under the tree, but what little farm boy (or his dad) wouldn’t be delighted with the new Bobcat S100 skid-steer loader which features... Calculating the cost of raising meat goatsNov 26, 2007A new budget spreadsheet from South Dakota State University can help producers calculate the costs of producing goats for the meat goat market... Preparing for Winter WeatherNov 20, 2007,Source: Colorado Division of Emergency Management Last December's back-to-back blizzards left people in Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas stranded in their homes, unable to feed their cattle or reach emergency services... New Farmers' Guide to Wind EnergyNov 13, 2007Farmers' Legal Action Group, Inc. (FLAG) has published the Farmers' Guide to Wind Energy: Legal Issues in Farming the Wind. The guide contains important legal information for farmers interested in a range of wind energy developments... New CD series on farm safety for childrenNov 5, 2007Animals teach farm safety in a one-of-a-kind, audio CD series – created to educate children on farm dangers... Rethink feeding hayOct 29, 2007“Whatever place you are at now, if you can cut 30 days off feeding hay, you’ll increase profits,” says University of Missouri Extension specialist Wesley Tucker, who is a beef producer himself... Temple’s Top Animal Handling TipsOct 22, 2007,By Kindra Gordon Animal behaviorist and Colorado State University professor Temple Grandin has built a career on sensing how livestock react when being handled. Here’s her quick list of do’s and don’ts for you and your crew when you are rounding up the herd:... The Borrower-Lender Relationship: A Two-Way StreetOct 15, 2007One of the most critical decisions a business person makes is choosing a lender. Because the agricultural industry depends on the sound use of credit to finance real estate, production assets, and operating activities, a good relationship between borrower and lender is important for business success... Grazing corn stalks? Here are some ways to add efficiencyOct 8, 2007Corn harvest is nearly in full swing. When corn stalks become available for grazing, several decisions need to be made. For starters, how soon should you move cows to stalks?... Needle KnowledgeOct 1, 2007As you prepare to administer vaccinations, be knowledgeable about needle usage as well. New needles are recommended for ... September good time to control Sericea LespedezaSep 24, 2007Late summer/early fall can be a good time to treat sericea lespedeza with herbicides, according to Walt Fick, Kansas State University (K-State) Research and Extension range management specialist... |
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