Livestock production is key to food access and nutrition, experts say

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…

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OK-FIRE training workshops slated this fall

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…

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Dry Edible Beans as Livestock Feed When Hit by Drought and Hail

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…

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Using Weaning Date as a Supplement Strategy

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…

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