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How has Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Performed for Producers? Jun 22, 2023

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An analsyis of the historic performance of LRP by ag economists at Utah State University and the implications for producers who utilize the insurance is discussed.

A Producers Perspective on Minimizing Cow Depreciation on a Ranch Jun 14, 2023

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Recognizing the market value of females in the herd by age can reveal where there may be opportunites to reduce cow depreciation. Reducing replacement cost to get a cow into the herd and capturing more value from a cow when she leaves the herd are two practices discussed.

Defend the Core, Grow the Core: Tackling Eastern Redcedar Encroachment in Nebraskas Grasslands Jun 06, 2023

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A new approach to protecting native grasslands from woody plant invasion is discussed.

Mapping is a Key Part of Spring Leafy Spurge Control Jun 02, 2023

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Knowing where Leafy Spurge is and a timely practices to control it are important. Strategies and tools to map and manage Leafy Spurge are discussed.

Mineral Supplementation During Gestation to First-Calf Heifers, Impacts on Dams and Daughters May 23, 2023

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Discussion of research at NDSU examining the impacts of mineral status on measures of production in first-calf heifers and the daughters born to them calving through weaning and beyond.

Sizing and Siting a Shade Structure May 22, 2023

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Shade can provide heat stress relief, especially to cattle in feedyards. Placing these structures in the right location and making sure they are designed appropriately will optimize the benefits.

Practice Tick Safety to Avoid Getting an Allergy to Red Meat May 18, 2023

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The bite of the long horn tick can cause people to develop an allergy to red meat. The cause of the allergy and practices to minimize risk are discussed.

Zoonotic Disease Risks during Calving Season May 17, 2023

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Several diseases can spread from cattle to humans. Good hygiene practices and understanding risks help to minimize the likelihood of contracting the diseases.

Why Grazing Before Pastures are Ready can Have Lasting Impacts and How to Limit the Damage May 16, 2023

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If pastures are grazed to early, it can have detrimental impacts on grass health and productivity. When pastures are safe to graze and strategies to limit negative impacts if grazing needs to occur earlier than preferred are discussed.

Taming Toxic Plants May 15, 2023

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Dr. Derek Scasta with Wyoming Extension discusses plants on rangeland and pastures in the High Plains that can be poisonous to livestock and management practices that can be utilized to help reduce the risk to grazing animals.

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