La Nina Watch Hints at Winter Season Climate Outlook
BROOKINGS, S.D. – A La Nina climate pattern is more likely than not, according to a recent forecast from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center. “Currently,...
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Windbreaks for Fall-calving Herds
Ag engineer offers tips for building both stationary and portable windbreaks. by Heather Smith Thomas In climates where wind chill is an issue, creating windbreaks can save stockmen money in reduced...
View ArticlePicking the Right Product is Key to Melting Ice
K-State experts say too much de-icer can harm landscapes, animals MANHATTAN, Kan. – When it comes to de-icing sidewalks and driveways after a winter storm, not all salts are created equal. Most of...
View ArticleK-State Share Tips for Managing Livestock in Winter
Reducing animals’ stress during cold periods is a key goal MANHATTAN, Kan. – Livestock producers are entering a time of year that, because of winter weather, can often be challenging for maintaining...
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Cold Can Cause Dehydration
Cattle may not drink enough in cold weather, and if they aren’t drinking enough, they don’t eat enough and subsequently suffer more cold stress. by Heather Smith Thomas When weather gets cold, cattle...
View ArticleSub-zero Temperatures may have Damaged Kansas Wheat
Dry conditions put crop at even greater risk, but time will tell MANHATTAN, Kan. – The recent, stubborn cold spell that settled over the heartland on New Year’s Day made doing almost anything outdoors...
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Texas: Low Temperatures Will Help Some Producers
Writer: Adam Russell, 903-834-6191, adam.russell@ag.tamu.edu Contact: Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, 979-862-2248, n-g@tamu.edu COLLEGE STATION – Cold temperatures should not negatively impact Texas crops...
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Keeping Pre-weaned Dairy Calves Healthy and Growing in Cold Weather
The most critical and most expensive period of calf growth in raising dairy calves is the pre-weaning period. During this period calves are highly susceptible to cold stress with a lower critical...
View ArticleGreat Plains Grazing to host ‘New National Cattle Comfort Advisor’ webinar
Free webinar open to anyone interested in a new tool to monitor weather-induced stress on cattle MANHATTAN, Kan. – Cattle producers have always monitored their cattle in response to extreme weather...
View ArticleLivestock Water is Essential, Even in Winter
Ted Wiseman, Extension Educator, OSU Extension, Perry County Water is essential for all livestock regardless of the time of year. So far this year we have certainly had our share of chopping ice,...
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Using Weather Forecasts for Newborn Calf Health
Calving season has begun, in a winter season that has had some extreme temperature swings. January 2018 had air temperatures as low as -30° F and as high as +50° F. In February and March, drastic...
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Forage, Frostbite, and Fescue Foot
Christine Gelley – OSU Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator, Noble County, Ohio In January, I had the opportunity to attend the American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference...
View ArticleYard & Garden Calendar – March 2018
HOME (Indoor plants and activities) Begin fertilizing houseplants as new growth appears. Remove spent leaves and flowers to improve appearance and encourage more blooms. Start garden seeds indoors for...
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Breaking Down Winter Supplement Options
Each fall, winter cow feeding and supplementation questions roll in. Oftentimes the questions pertain to determining the most economical option that meets cow nutrient requirements. With the multitude...
View ArticleWinter Weather Impacts Cattle Markets
Derrell Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension A major winter storm this past week extended in a belt across the middle of the country from Denver east to the mid-Atlantic coast. Heavy snow hit...
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Managing Cattle Through Winter Weather Conditions
Warren Rusche SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate Winter weather conditions often present challenges to cattle managers in the Northern Plains. Although we can’t alter the weather, there...
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U.S. Drought Monitor: Above Normal Precipitation
This Week’s Drought Summary Colder than normal temperatures dominated most of the United States for the week, especially areas east of the continental divide. The eastern half of the country remained...
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This Winter Has Been Tough on Cows!
Mark Landefeld, OSU Extension Agriculture Educator, Monroe County To add on too the great nutrition article in last week’s newsletter, I want to mention a resource available for producers to help...
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The Winter of 2019; A Case for Stockpiled Forages and Feeding Pads!
Victor Shelton, NRCS State Agronomist/Grazing Specialist I wasn’t going to talk about the weather in this issue. I will say though, that I believe most livestock producers are really appreciating any...
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