Test for nitrate toxicity in forage plants

By Donald Stotts STILLWATER, Okla. – Livestock producers need to continue to test their pastures for nitrate toxicity levels, even though they may have done so weeks ago and the results showed no reason for concern, said Oklahoma State University Extension experts. “Oklahoma has experienced a relatively mild summer but now we’re seeing hotter, drier conditions that can lead to nitrate issues in forage plants for areas that receive a sudden rainfall event,” said Alex…

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Open Heifer Options – Making Lemonade out of Lemons

Kevin Laurent, Extension Specialist, University of Kentucky There are many events or moments throughout the year that we as beef producers look forward to with great anticipation, excitement and frankly some degree of worry. It could be the daily checks during calving season or finding out your pay weight and price for a load of yearlings you delivered to the sale barn. I think most of us would agree that the annual preg…

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Water is Everything

Chris Penrose, Agriculture and Natural Resources, OSU Extension, Morgan County Originally constructed in the ’60’s, this spring tank was recently rebuilt. Over the years as I have worked with producers developing a grazing system, you would expect fencing to be the major issue. As the paddocks are set up, water almost always becomes the major issue. If you are fortunate enough to have reliable ground water or public water, this issue is minimized.…

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Ensuring Cattle Maintain the Ability to Adapt

Researchers pave the way for genetic tests of cattle that can look for the presence of specific adaptations, such as heat resistance. by Austin Fitzgerald, University of Missouri Extension As a fourth-generation cattle farmer, Jared Decker knows that cattle suffer from health and productivity issues when they are taken from one environment — which the herd has spent generations adapting to — to a place with a different climate, a different elevation or…

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Don’t fumble food safety while tailgating

By Kirsten Hollansworth STILLWATER, Okla. ­– The college football season is back, and everyone enjoys getting together for tailgating, but you won’t want to pass on these food safety tips. Oklahoma State University’s Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center recommends closely following these guidelines when participating in tailgating activities. Whether you cook alongside your car in a stadium parking lot or come with prepared food, this popular pastime requires careful planning. Since tailgating…

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BEEF TOSTADAS

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BEEF TOSTADAS SERVES 4 CUISINE: MEXICAN CATEGORY: APPETIZERS, STEAKS, SANDWICHES & SALADS, ON THE GRILL Share your great taste! Lime marinated grilled flank steak gives a special flavor to Beef Tostadas. Make this easy recipe for a twist to taco night or anytime you are craving a delicious Mexican dinner. PREP TIME 10 mins OTHER TIME 2 hrs COOK TIME 15 mins TOTAL TIME 2 hrs 25 mins INGREDIENTS:…

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Cattle Chat: Anthrax impacts on the herd

Beef cattle veterinarians discuss signs of this disease and how to manage it   MANHATTAN, Kan. — For many hearing the term anthrax immediately brings to mind stories of people being poisoned via biological warfare. However, this disease occurs naturally and may impact the beef herd when the soil is disrupted say the veterinary experts at the Kansas State University Beef Cattle Institute.   “Anthrax is bacteria that lives in the soil and…

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Fall isn’t just for pumpkin spice – it’s for planting trees, too

By Trisha Gedon By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – The October 2020 ice storm and frigid temperatures in February took a toll on trees in Oklahoma. The sound of chainsaws filled the air as homeowners and parks employees cleared debris. Many trees were too damaged and had to be removed. Others will take years to fully recover, said Mark Bays, urban forestry coordinator with the Oklahoma Forestry Services. While people often take them for…

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It was a good year for Kansas canola

Cool weather in April and May helped to extend canola's bloom period in 2021. K-State’s Stamm says cool temps helped lead to extended bloom By Shelby Varner, K-State Research and Extension student news writer MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas farmers know well that having a bountiful crop year is pretty exciting. So, a Kansas State University agronomist said this year’s winter canola likely brought a few smiles.  Mike Stamm said that the combination of…

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