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Hay producers should consider setting up skid shoes on disc mowers. These could be fabricated if necessary.

Schnakenberg cites older studies from the University of Tennessee that show that higher cutting of 10 inches in sorghum-Sudangrass yielded the highest tonnage and best quality throughout the season compared to the 1-inch and 6-inch

The increase in market share and the rise of craft breweries across the nation can be attributed to the consumer demand for more bold and flavorful beers that have been brewed locally. Most of this growth has come in the form of microbreweries, taprooms, and brewpubs with the aid of a few regional craft breweries

The Nebraska rating slightly improved from last year at 68% versus 73% poor/very poor, while Texas is less bad compared to the 74% poor to very poor rating one year ago

The spread of drug-resistant microbes has become a global health concern that threatens our ability to treat infections. The widespread use of antimicrobials in livestock, such as swine farms, exacerbates this problem.

Fed cattle found substantial tailwinds, making new record-high prices in March 2023. Feeder prices in the first quarter of 2023 are approaching the record highs from 2015. Strong cattle prices are being supported by tighter North American supplies. Following two years of drier conditions, Canadian and U.S. cattle inventories were lower to begin 2023. Fed

The study explores the concept of “synthetic nutrition” the researchers explain, “where all essential nutrients can be produced artificially, efficiently, and with a small footprint.”

The U.S., Australia, and India follow, each with approximately 12 percent of the market. U.S. beef exports are expected to decline in 2023 compared to last year

With the return of an in-person event for the 2023 New Mexico Indian Livestock Days May 10-12 in Farmington, New Mexico, Four Corners region agricultural producers and New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service organizers are thrilled to have the opportunity to meet for the annual educational program.

End-of-nursery weights are the strongest predictor of finishing weights.1 Feed intake in the early nursery phase is closely tied to nursery performance, so how a pig responds to its first dry feed sets the pace for performance through finishing. Weaned pigs need to eat multiple meals per day to consume enough nutrients for optimal growth,