Livestock
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Being prepared for an emergency on a livestock operation is more than knowing CPR and having a first aid kit nearby. Planning for extreme weather events and supply chain disruptions is critical for the livestock and poultry industries. In this webinar, we will discuss what happens when we plan for these extreme events and what…
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Combining agriculture with other activities is not new for farmers, but the combination of producing solar energy and grazing livestock is relatively recent. As Modern Farmer points out, land that has solar panels on it is often ideal for cattle and sheep. In fact, if the panels are elevated, they can use the shade from…
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If you’re a dairy farmer, feeding leftovers or scraps to cows is nothing new. As long as you keep their diets well balanced, cows can eat a surprising variety of things and stay healthy. But feeding leftovers to cattle also provides another benefit–it reduces food waste, one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.…
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A new report from plant scientists at the University of California San Diego describes the specific mechanisms throughout the life cycle of crop plants that are most vulnerable to heat and how this affects crop productivity. They also discuss the present and future economic impacts of heat stress in agriculture and highlight new and upcoming…
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There have been a lot of stories relating climate or weather to agriculture in the news lately. Here are some of the more interesting ones. Bloomberg: Drought Is the U.S. West’s Next Big Climate Disaster VSC News: South Florida Melon Growers Hope to Bounce Back Farm Progress: Winter weather affected cattle slaughter, calving VSC News:…
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Feeding cows a few ounces of seaweed daily could sharply reduce their contribution to climate change
A recent study comparing the methane output of cattle fed on different diets showed that feeding just a few ounces of red seaweed daily to cattle decreased their output of methane by 67%, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change, according to The Conversation as quoted in Yahoo News. However, it also reduced…
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The University of Georgia CAES News Team posted a story this week on some recent research showing that cows that are kept free of heat stress produce more milk and enjoy a better quality of life. Cows can be kept more comfortable by a combination of misters and fans, which keep the heat stress low…