Jason Hartschuh, OSU Extension Crawford Country, AgNR Educator Winter wheat, barley, triticale, and cereal rye planted in the fall can produce high quality forage in the spring when harvest is in the boot stage. These forages are not equal though in there speed of maturity or quality in the soft dough growth stage. Rye grows and matures faster than the other cereals making it the ideal choice for double cropping with corn silage…
Innovations have helped to shape safer, more efficient practices around the world MANHATTAN, Kan. – Like much of agriculture, the world’s livestock industry has seen its fair share of innovation over the past 20 years, dramatically changing the way ranchers raise their animals. Sometimes, said a group of industry leaders, that innovation creates a “positive disruption.” “The disruption that is on the horizon is real-time information,” said Nicola Shadbolt, a professor of farm…
(Washington, D.C., September 16, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Trump’s proclamation making September 15-21, 2019 National Farm Safety and Health Week. The theme for this year’s National Farm Safety & Health Week is “Shift Farm Safety into High Gear” as a reminder that it is everyone’s responsibility to prioritize safety on the farm and the rural roadways of America. “America’s farmers, ranchers and producers work hard…
Ingredients Prime rib bones (as many as the number of people you're serving) 1 pound Certified Hereford Bee prime rib, cubed 2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced 1/2 bunch celery, diced 2 carrots, grated 1/2 bunch of parsley, chopped 6 cups beef broth 3/4 bottle dry red wine 1 cup barley Instructions Heat stockpot over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons olive oil, prime rib bones and brown thoroughly, taking care…
Scientists and industry professionals gather in Manhattan for international meeting MANHATTAN, Kan. – A University of Florida animal scientist backed the importance of livestock agriculture Monday, saying it is a key component to improving the availability of nutritious food in countries that need it the most. Geoffrey Dahl was speaking at Kansas State University to a large gathering at the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock, a meeting that brought together scientists and other…
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – OK-FIRE is an interactive website that serves as a useful tool for wildland fire managers in Oklahoma. Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension is hosting several free workshops this fall to help those involved in wildland fire management learn how to use this tool. This weather based, decision support system of the Oklahoma Mesonet provides valuable information on fire danger, fire weather and more. With applications to wildfire, prescribed…
Karla H. Wilke, UNL Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Dry edible beans impacted by drought and hail may have some salvage value for livestock feed. Photo credit David Ostdiek. Listen to a discussion of the content in this article on this episode of the BeefWatch podcast. You can subscribe to new episodes in iTunes or paste http://feeds.feedburner.com/unlbeefwatch into your podcast app. Dry edible beans such as pintos, great northern, and black beans are…
TL Meyer, Nebraska Extension Beef EducatorTravis Mulliniks, UNL Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems After weaning and prior to winter can be one of the most economical times to improve the body condition score (BCS) of a spring-calving cow. Photo credit Troy Walz. Many beef producers are preparing to wean, or at least thinking about it. After weaning and prior to winter can be one of the most economical times to improve the…
Signup Begins Sept. 11 for More Than $3 Billion in Aid WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters in 2018 and 2019, including Hurricane Dorian, can apply for assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+). Signup for this U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program will begin Sept. 11, 2019. “U.S. agriculture has been dealt a hefty…
Rick Stowell, Extension Specialist, UNL Biological Systems Engineering Many producers prefer a concrete pad for its durability and will look to surface coatings to provide protection from silage acids. Photo credit Troy Walz. “What material should I use for my new silage pad?” is probably a question most producers ask once a decade at most, but it is an important decision for maintaining an efficient feeding program. Asphalt (e.g. ‘blacktop’) generally can be…