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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Farm Ponds used to Water Livestock
By: Michelle Arnold, DVM-Ruminant Extension Veterinarian (UKVDL)
Water is the most essential nutrient in the diet of cattle and during hot and dry weather, it is especially important to monitor water quality if using farm ponds for livestock. What… Continue reading
Cattlemen Applaud Finalization of WOTUS Repeal
WASHINGTON (Sept. 12, 2019) – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Jennifer Houston today issued the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s finalization of repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule:
“Cattle producers are the nation’s… Continue reading
Government Overreach Curbed With Repeal of Obama WOTUS Rule
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Department of the Army Assistant Secretary for Civil Works R.D. James announced last week the agencies have repealed the 2015 Obama Administration rule illegally expanding the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS).… Continue reading
Blackbeard’s Ranch Receives Regional Environmental Stewardship Award
Courtesy of: NCBA
DENVER (July 30, 2019) – Blackbeard’s Ranch, in Myakka City, Fla., has been selected as one of seven regional finalists of the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP). The award, announced during the 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business… Continue reading
Iowa State Researchers Show Cover Crops’ Value as Cattle Feed
Courtesy of: Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
AMES, Iowa — Cover crops are known to protect soil and water quality, but they also can offer valuable livestock feed, according to Iowa State University research.
Until now,… Continue reading
Three Ways to Take Action Against Lepto hardjo-bovis
DULUTH, Georgia (July 23, 2019) — From early embryonic deaths to lower pregnancy rates, stillbirths, abortions and even weakened calves, Lepto hardjo-bovis impacts all stages of beef cattle reproduction. With minimal clinical signs along with these reproductive inefficiencies, the presence… Continue reading
- Workshops Offer Biochar Basics and Uses :: Cavalier November 8, 2019
- Workshops Offer Biochar Basics and Uses :: Carrington Research Extension Center November 7, 2019
- Cattle risk management workshop Nov. 6 in Sidney November 6, 2019
- Workshops Offer Biochar Basics and Uses :: Lisbon November 6, 2019
- Heart of America Grazing Conference, October 29-30 October 29, 2019
- Cattle Marketing Listening Sessions Scheduled :: Sioux Center, Iowa October 29, 2019
- Cattle Marketing Listening Sessions Scheduled :: Osage, Iowa October 24, 2019
- Cattle Marketing Listening Sessions Scheduled :: Maquoketa, Iowa October 23, 2019
- 21st Annual Dakota Feeder Calf Show/Feedout Set October 19, 2019
- AgriLife Extension organizing Grass Grazing and Animal Management School February 20, 2019
