How Satellite-Guided Cows Might Save the Kansas Prairie and Make Ranchers More Money
“Prairie wildlife needs a patchy landscape, in which different areas bear the marks of varying degrees of grazing. Scientists have a plan to achieve that.”
Use Caution with Poison Hemlock, Ivy and Oak
“Poison hemlock is toxic to many different livestock species. In fact, some livestock and wildlife that consume this plant can die within 20 minutes,” Goodman said. “It doesn’t take very much to harm livestock and wildlife. Less than 500 grams can kill an animal. It’s also very toxic for humans. Simply touching the plant can make you sick.”
K-State Expert: Be on the Lookout for Weather-Related Scams
“Cleanup, repair offers may be too good to be true, says Kiss”
Veterinary Health Center Team Vaccinates Animals for COVID-19 at Manhattan’s Sunset Zoo
“The vaccine we are using is produced by Zoetis,” said Gardhouse, who is also a clinician in the Veterinary Health Center at K-State.”
Tips on Keeping Cattle Feeding Areas Clean
“DeRouchey said cleaning pens after the winter and spring months is important even during the busy summertime, especially if the area is used for continuous feeding.”
OSDH Identifies Second Probable Case of Monkeypox in Oklahoma
“OSDH is working to complete the case investigation and contact tracing to identify those who may have been exposed to the individual.”
Representative Mann and Senator Moran Urge the Department of Commerce to Suspend Duties on Nitrogen Fertilizers
“The Department’s decision to exercise its discretion to increase the producer/exporter’s cost of production, and thus its dumping margin, has effectively shut down all imports of [urea ammonium nitrate] UAN from Trinidad and Tobago at a time when U.S. fertilizer prices are at all-time highs,” the members wrote.”
Start Looking for Bagworms Now
“K-State horticulture expert says that now is a good time to spray for bagworms “
Video: Look for Signs of Blue-Green Algae in Farm Ponds
“If blue-green algae is present in a watering source, Tarpoff said “it’s critical to make management decisions immediately because the rest of the animals are at risk if they’re consuming that.”
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Jeremy Rusco, Dynamic Discs, part 1
“It’s the Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships in Ogden, Utah. Many of the top competitors are using discs from a remarkable Kansas company.”