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Emergency cattle nutrition strategies after a wildfire

Wildfire can leave a ranching operation without forage, requiring a sudden and radical change in management to maintain animals immediately after the event. Fortunately, the ruminant animal is resilient and can adapt to a wide range of diet composition and feeding management levels. David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Extension beef cattle specialist, and Dana Zook, […]

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Grain dust explosions unchanged in 2023

The annual summary recording nationwide grain dust bin explosions reported nine incidents in the United States in 2023. This means that there was no increase from the nine reported incidents in 2022. The 10-year average of 8.4 explosions remains relatively unchanged. Notably, this average is significantly lower than the average number of incidents that occurred […]

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Vytelle expands presence in Nebraska region

Vytelle, the fastest-growing in vitro fertilization (IVF) company, announced March 4 the opening of its eighth U.S.-based and 17th global laboratory, strategically located in the heart of Nebraska. This expansion further signifies Vytelle’s commitment to providing innovative reproductive solutions and unparalleled access to hormone-free IVF for beef and dairy producers. With its newest laboratory situated […]

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EPA unveils new rural initiative at Commodity Classic

A record crowd of more than 11,0000 people descended on Houston last week for the annual Commodity Classic show. Many attendees at the Texas-sized event expected Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to announce new sustainable aviation fuel guidelines during his Friday keynote address. Instead, the Secretary and EPA administrator Michael Regan used the occasion to announce […]

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