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Asian Longhorned Tick; a new tick known to attack animals in large numbers!
h– Tim McDermott DVM, OSU Extension Educator, Franklin County (originally published in Farm and Dairy) The Asian longhorned tick attacks wild and domestic animals and humans. Photo by Anna Pasternak, UK entomology graduate student. My colleague Erika Lyon wrote a great article in the January 24th, 2019 All About Grazing column in Farm and Dairy (link) that discussed the …
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Corn inventory drawdown; what does it mean for feed costs?
The corn market may have room to run even higher from current levels.
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Why Hay Testing Matters
Hay is the backbone of most winter feeding programs, but its nutritional value can vary widely depending on forage species, maturity at harvest, soil fertility, and storage conditions. Without testing, it’s impossible to know exactly what nutrition is being provided to the herd, which can result in underperformance, wasted feed, or unnecessary supplementation. Testing hay provides …
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National Center for Beef Excellence Welcomes Kaylee Gum as Customer Service Representative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2025 St. Joseph, Missouri - The National Center for Beef Excellence (NCBE) is pleased to announce the addition of Kaylee Gum to its team in the role of Customer Service Representative. Gum joined the organization on December 16, 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in the livestock industry. Gum grew up in southeast …
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Why Hay Testing Matters
Hay is the backbone of most winter feeding programs, but its nutritional value can vary widely depending on forage species, maturity at harvest, soil fertility, and storage conditions. Without testing, it’s impossible to know exactly what nutrition is being provided to the herd, which can result in underperformance, wasted feed, or unnecessary supplementation. Testing hay provides …
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