Beef cattle nutrients enter new seasonal concerns

By Lauren Raley STILLWATER, Okla. – Nutritional requirements for beef cattle require a slight shift between seasons, Oklahoma State University Extension specialists said. “Providing producers with a source of information regarding feed intake, protein and energy requirements is important,” said David Lalman, OSU Extension beef cattle specialist. “It can ensure producers that their cattle are receiving the proper nutrition.” OSU Extension’s popular nutrients for beef cattle fact sheet provides guidance, including: Nutrient requirements such as dry matter…

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USDA Issues $1.68 Billion in Payments to Producers Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program

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Time to prep for winter? You bet, says K-State climatologist

Focus on home and car before the weather turns cold MANHATTAN, Kan. -- It’s early October…do you know where your snow boots are? You may not really need them for a while, but assistant state climatologist Mary Knapp says now is about the right time to start preparing for winter. “A couple things you can do right now to get ready for winter is to look at preparations around your house and car,”…

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‘State Fair’ livestock show draws nearly 200 4-Hers

Organizers laud Kansans’ resilience in hosting annual event HUTCHINSON, Kan. – There were no amusement rides filling the background noise, no smells of food filling the air, nor a steady buzz of people passing by. But for about 200 youth, the show – that is, the Kansas State Fair – did go on. In what was dubbed as the 2020 Kansas State Fair Special Edition, a couple hundred 4-H members got together this…

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Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Accepted Until Aug. 20

Farmers are invited to submit nominations for the 2021 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest, with support from Purina. This is the third year of the contest, which celebrates farm dogs that work alongside farmers and ranchers to produce nutritious food for families and their pets across America. The grand prize winner – Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year – will win a year’s worth of Purina dog food and $5,000…

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Mineral Consumption: It Matters!

Adele Harty SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist Cattle mineral nutrition is complex and often confusing, but one strategy to help ranchers better evaluate their mineral program is to monitor mineral consumption. This goes back to the old adage, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” Mineral supplement tags provide the recommended daily intake based on specific product formulations. Recommended intakes can vary widely depending on the brand and type of product, with the…

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K-State vet shares tips for managing cattle through heat

Temperature is only part of the challenge, Tarpoff says MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University veterinarian is urging cattle producers to beef up their plans for managing heat stress in their herds, a challenge that costs the U.S. cattle industry up to $370 million in losses each year. A.J. Tarpoff, a beef veterinarian with K-State Research and Extension, said cattle are resilient animals; they will often acclimate to hot temperatures. But an…

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