Forage maturity/stage of development is often cited as the number one factor that determines forage quality, but for any stored forage, moisture content at harvest is a close second. Moisture content drives what happens to that forage after it is removed from the field, whether quality is maintained or degraded. Improper moisture content can reduce storage life. The most common method of determining forage moisture is some type of visual appraisal whereby a…
By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – Horse owners should review basic biosecurity practices to guard against the potential spread of vesicular stomatitis to their animals, Oklahoma State University experts said. Vesicular stomatitis is a contagious, viral disease that – while rarely life threatening – can have a significant financial impact on an individual horse owner and the state’s equine industry, said Dr. Barry Whitworth, OSU Extension veterinarian. The first case in the United…
Warren Rusche SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate Key Takeaways Marketing delays caused by production problems at processing plants will result in greater numbers of heavier cattle on feed going into summer.Heavier, fatter cattle are more susceptible to heat stress, especially if they are black-hided.Risk of digestive upset increases as cattle are on feed for longer periods of time and the onset of hotter conditions.These cattle need to be handled with care especially…
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Women Managing the Farm, a program that helps prepare farm women to successfully participate in multiple roles, will host a webinar on June 17 to discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. and global economies. (File photo) Agricultural economist will outline strategies for successfully moving past global pandemic MANHATTAN, Kan. – A program that helps to equip women with resources to manage their farm interests effectively will be hosting a free…
By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – A warning for those who have not yet received their $1,200 economic stimulus payments: Be careful to not throw it away with the junk mail. “Most people already have received the economic stimulus payment from the IRS either by direct deposit or paper check, but others are still waiting,” said Cindy Clampet, Oklahoma State University Extension assistant resource management specialist. “Those people still waiting could receive that…
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Ben Beckman, Nebraska Extension Educator Brad Schick, Nebraska Extension Educator Silage should be harvested at 60-70% moisture. Photo credit Brad Schick. Developing cattle rations without distillers products to provide moisture and protein is an issue on many producers’ minds. One option this summer is to cut fall planted rye or spring oats, wheat, triticale, or barley for silage. Small grain silage can add moisture and some protein to rations and help fill the…