Agriculture Makes Gains in Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions

New analysis of EPA data highlights agricultural emissions reductions and the importance of developing new research and technologies to capture more carbon in cropland and pastureland. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Market Intel also reviews trends in U.S. carbon sequestration as climate-smart farming practices increase. The report reveals that U.S. carbon sinks offset 12% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and sequestered 764 million metric tons during 2018. The largest carbon sink involved U.S. forestry…

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Guidelines for Livestock Windbreaks

Kiernan Brandt Ensuring that cattle and any other livestock being pastured in exposed areas have adequate access to shelter to escape the wind and cold is especially important. Livestock grazing open crop residue fields or large pastures can be left exposed during extreme bouts of cold, and producers should try to mitigate these effects. In addition to cold, wind chills will increase heat loss dramatically by penetrating even the thickest winter coats, increasing…

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MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CORNED BEEF BRISKET

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand MADE-FROM-SCRATCH CORNED BEEF BRISKET SERVES 8-10 Share your great taste! The best corned beef brisket made from scratch in a slow cooker. An ideally spiced brine infuses loads of flavor and ensures melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds Certified Angus Beef ® brisket flat3 quarts water, divided3/4 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup kosher salt1 tablespoon curing salt, Instcure #1 (also known as Prague powder or saltpeter)2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds2 teaspoons…

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Late-Term Reproductive Losses in Beef Cattle: Diagnosing the Cause

Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian Written collaboratively by Russ Daly and Taylor Grussing, former SDSU Extension Cow-Calf Field Specialist. Reproductive losses account for $1 billion in lost revenue to the beef industry each year. All the way from conception to birth, we depend on a lot of things to go right, whether we are talking about natural or artificial breeding programs. Nevertheless, reproductive failure whether presented as early…

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Biosecurity for Beef Cow-Calf Operations: Managing the Entry of New Animals

Russ Daly Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian Infectious disease can impact cow-calf operations in dramatic (death losses and illnesses) and not-so-dramatic (drains on weight gain and reproductive performance) ways. Some of these disease issues are caused by endemic germs (those found normally in a herd’s animals), while other problems arise after a novel germ has found its way onto an operation. These novel disease issues tend to be more noticeable…

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Cattle Chat: Cattle care in the cold

Providing extra hay and feed may be needed on extremely cold winter days to help cattle meet their energy requirements. | Download this photo. When temperatures plummet, cattle may need additional shelter and feed resources for optimum health MANHATTAN, Kan. — After working outside on a cold winter’s day, cattle producers know there is nothing quite like coming inside to a warm house and filling their stomachs with those favorite comfort foods. And though…

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Study: Consumers still favor beef as protein source

K-State researchers are reporting that beef is consumed three times more often than plant-based proteins in the U.S. Researchers compare consumption of beef to plant-based protein alternatives MANHATTAN, Kan. – Consumers who prefer beef over plant-based protein alternatives said they are willing to pay nearly two dollars more per meal for a burger when dining at a restaurant, according to a study from Kansas State University. But, the same study notes, those who…

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Study: White-tailed deer favor crops high in crude protein

White-tailed deer prefer plants high in crude protein and digestibility, according to a recent study. Outdoor enthusiasts get new clues on designing successful food plots MANHATTAN, Kan. – A study of plants preferred by white-tailed deer is providing important information to outdoor enthusiasts who design food plots to encourage hunting or viewing opportunities. Charlie Lee, who recently retired as the wildlife specialist for K-State Research and Extension, said the study from Mississippi State University indicates…

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Research hints at role for spring wheat in Kansas

Kansas farmers prefer to grow hard red winter wheat, but recent research indicates spring wheat could also have a role in the state's farm economy. Yields are low, but protein content high for spring wheat grown in state COLBY, Kan. – Ongoing research trials on growing spring wheat in Kansas continue to indicate that producers can expect reduced yields compared to the more popularly grown hard red winter varieties in the state. But…

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Extension Meat Specialist Offers Workshops to Tackle Meat Industry Labor Challenges

A hands-on opportunity to learn about food animal processing. When COVID-19 hit the US meat industry in early 2020, many disruptions quickly surfaced impacting our livestock and meat industries. As large-scale meat plants were in the process of slowing their operations, and in some cases even stopping, local meat processors were looked at to relieve the pressures brought forth by COVID-19. As local meat processors stepped up to fill these needs, significant stresses…

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