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RealAg on the Weekend: Beef producers’ optimism, peak performing culture, and crop market pessimism, March 9, 2024

Real Agriculture

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend! On this weekend’s show, host Shaun Haney is joined by: The 2024 outlook for beef producers from the Canadian Farmer Sentiment Index data; A spotlight interview with Kaeley Kindrachuk with SaskCanola on the top notch farming trials; Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture on his. Read More Thanks for tuning in to this episode of RealAg on the Weekend!

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Importance of a Sick Bay in a Ruminant House

Agric4profits

In case you like to know more about what is known as a sick bay, then here is an explanation for you. Among ruminants and even livestock’s generally, since they are raised in a group, it is possible for some to be sick at a time when others are healthy. It is usually necessary that the sick ones is separated from the healthy ones for them to receive adequate treatment and the special housing made for this purpose is what is called a “sick bay”.

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Saving daylight didn't start with farmers

Western FarmPress

As you prepare to spring your clock forward on March 10 for daylight savings time, know that agriculture has long opposed the change.

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Sheep Milk Production Complete Guide

Agric4profits

If you are looking to raise dairy sheep for milk then you are also probably interested in the topic of sheep milk production. You have to be aware of the fact that different breeds of sheep will produce different quantities of milk but the breed of sheep is not the only factor in the quantity of sheep milk that a ewe will produce.

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Surprisingly simple ways to control flies on cattle

West Texas Livestock

Trying to control flies on your cattle can be a very frustrating endeavor, to say the least. It can often feel like an uphill climb with no rest in sight. No matter what you seem to do, they keep coming back year after year. As we move into the warmer time of the year, these […] The post Surprisingly simple ways to control flies on cattle appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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How Often to Clean a Ruminant Pen

Agric4profits

How often should the ruminant pen be cleaned? This is a question of hygiene which is very paramount to the health and general welfare of the animals. It is necessary that housing is swept and the dungs packed daily.

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7 ag stories you can’t miss – March 9, 2024

Western FarmPress

Catch up on USDA’s March WASDE data, Texas wildfire aftermath, the latest carbon pipeline agreement and more!

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Drought improves across the region

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

The latest Drought Monitor, released earlier this week, shows that there have been improvements across the region. While a lot of the region is already out of drought due to earlier rain events, this past week additional rain has improved conditions in eastern NC, SC, and northern AL, and in Puerto Rico, too.

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Cow Milk Production Complete Guide

Agric4profits

Cows only produce cow milk after they have given birth, and dairy cows must give birth to one calf per year in order to continue producing milk.

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Dry until late in the week

Climate and Agriculture in the Southeast

Once the current storm system moves out of the region, it should be relatively dry until late in the week, when the next system moves in.

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How to Make a Pomegranate Plant Produce Fruit

Agric4profits

Every year I get many folks asking questions regarding their pomegranate tree or bush and why isn’t bearing any fruit.

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