Women Managing the Farm plans June 17 webinar

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…

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Economic stimulus may arrive as prepaid debit card

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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Fermenting for Forages: Finding the Right Moisture

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…

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Secretary Perdue Statement on Ninth Circuit Dicamba Decision

(Washington, D.C., June 4, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement on the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to vacate Dicamba registrations: “Producers need all the tools in their toolbox to produce the world’s food, fuel, and fiber, and USDA re-affirms its support for EPA’s science-based process for assessing and managing ecological risks, balanced against the agricultural and societal benefits of crop protection tools.…

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K-State wheat breeder takes early look at upcoming releases

K-State wheat breeder Allan Fritz says two wheat lines expected to be released this year show promise for leaf resistance and good yields. (File photo) Fritz talks about lines expected out this year during virtual Wheat Field Day MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas farmers participating in the first-ever Virtual Wheat Field Day last week got an early report on two hard red winter wheat lines expected for release later this year by Kansas State…

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Virtual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for Aug. 3-5

Expert-led sessions, live animal demonstrations, trade show planned The annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is going virtual this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The annual Beef Cattle Short Course will be held virtually this year. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo) While it may be hard to ‘virtually’ eat the famous prime rib dinner associated with the event, the educational aspect will still be provided as it has been for the past 65…

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Dealing with Blister Beetles

Dave Boxler, Nebraska Extension Educator Horses are very susceptible to blister beetle poisoning. Photo credit Troy Walz. Blister beetles, from the family Meloidae, are sometimes referred to as oil beetles and found in all parts of the Unites States and Canada. Adult blister beetles vary in size and color but are recognized by the elongated, narrow, cylindrical, and soft bodies. In Nebraska, the three-striped, grey, and black blister beetles (Fig. 1) are the…

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Musk Thistle

Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Educator Musk thistle flower. Photo credit Gary Stone. Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is a concept to identify potentially invasive species prior to or just as the establishment of the invasive is taking place.  An Integrated Pest Management plan (IPM) can be developed to manage, contain and eradicate the invasive species before it can spread further.  This will avoid costly, long-term control efforts. Musk Thistle   a.k.a. –…

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