Coping with moldy corn
Missouri Farmers can cope with mold-ridden corn in fields and bins in a few ways. "If you still have corn in the field, the most important thing is to harvest as quickly as possible," said Laura Sweets, University of Missouri Extension Commercial Agriculture plant pathologist.
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Favorable harvest weather
Minnesota Above normal temperatures and little precipitation allowed producers 5.6 days suitable to continue this fall's harvest and tillage activities during the week ending Nov. 15, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Minnesota Field Office, Nov. 16. Producers harvested another 15 percent of the soybean crop bringing statewide progress to 92 percent complete.
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Family-friendly holiday calls for planning, patience
Family-friendlyholiday calls for planning, patience In the holiday rush, parents can miss opportunities to build memories with their children and family. Adults know that it can be easier to say 'I'll do that,' rather than encourage children to get involved in preparing foods and planning gatherings during the holidays, said Sandy Procter, Kansas State University Research and Extension nutrition specialist. "Still, working together in the kitchen can serve as the foundation for new ...
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Researchers study link between climate change, nutritional stress
Kansas State University's Joseph Craine, research assistant professor in the Division of Biology, and KC Olson, associate professor in animal sciences and industry, have teamed up with some other scientists from across the United States to look into the possible effects of climate change on cattle nutrition. Comparing grasslands and pastureland in different regions in the U.S., the study, published in Global Change Biology, ...
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Farmers playing catch up
Kansas Temperatures were mild during the week ending Nov. 15 with highs in the 60s and 70s and lows in the 30s and 40s, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Kansas Field Office, Nov. 16. Tribune had the coldest temperature for the week with a low of 27 degrees.
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Being lazier in your cow-calf operation might pay off in the long run
Weaning fall calves early the next spring might leave you doing more work and earning less money, according to a University of Missouri Extension forage specialist. Research is beginning to show that leaving calves with their mothers longer pays off, said Rob Kallenbach. "One thing we've noticed is when the calves are weaned in April, we're weaning and selling the calf right in front of the high-level forage production in ...
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Farmers trying to catch up
Iowa Iowa received another full week of dry weather giving farmers a chance to make good progress on the harvest season, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Nov. 16. With soybean harvest nearly complete, producers could finally shift resources to corn harvest and fall fertilizer application.
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Alert: Corn should be checked before feeding livestock
By Michael Fisher Golden Plains Area Extension Agent, livestock The late harvest has had many of our corn farmers nervous, hoping that they can get the crop out before winter really sets in. It has also left many cattle producers nervous as they have wondered if they will be able to get any value out of corn stalk grazing before the next snow.
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Have a plan for special holiday meals
Don't get stressed out preparing special holiday meals. The key is to have a plan. It's not too early to get that plan going with Thanksgiving just around the corner.
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Most of state gets some moisture
Colorado Most of the state received moisture near the end of the week due to a snowstorm, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, Colorado Field Office, Nov. 16. Winter wheat progressed to 94 percent emerged by the end of the week, 6 percentage points behind the 5-year average.
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Fungi may hold key to reducing grapefruit juice interactions with medications
A fungus may help solve a problem of a grapefruit compound that interacts negatively with certain prescription drugs, according to studies by Agricultural Research Service scientists. Grapefruit contains furanocomarins, which inhibit the enzymatic activity responsible for metabolizing certain prescribed medications and allowing more of the medication to enter the bloodstream. FCs are phytochemicals commonly found ...
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with value
Americans are watching their budgets, but no one wants to compromise on one of the most treasured meals of the year. Trust the experts at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line to help bring value to your table with tried-and-true turkey advice as well as cost-saving tools and recipes. "The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line has been helping families celebrate memorable Thanksgivings for nearly 30 years.
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Eklund recognized as Red Angus Personality of the Year
Texas John Eklund of Van Alstyne, Texas, was recognized as the Red Angus Personality of the Year at the National Red Angus Convention in Mahnomen, Minn., Sept. 16 to 19. Ken Bower of Forestburg, Texas, and Alyssa Looney of Denton, Texas, presented the award. "John is a great communicator," said Bower.
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