Resources
Commentary: Immigration reform critical for agriculture
Immigration is the poster case for the dysfunction that grips our federal government.
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Manage stress to make better farming decisions
What farmers and ranchers want to be careful about is letting their personal stresses pile up so that their management practices and decision-making become negatively affected.
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Monitoring udder health on dairy farms
Effectively managing udder health on dairy farms requires a good record keeping system and routine monitoring of somatic cell count (SCC) data.
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Healthy soil aids drought and flood management
You may think the common thread between drought and flood is water or living in the Southern Great Plains. While these may be true, the shared factor to both is soil.
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Dairy music video helps feed 160,000
The Midwest Dairy Association donated $20,000 to a charity after the success of its viral “Feedin’ A Nation” parody music video
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Agriculture is much more than ‘fluffy cows’
In late May, pictures of “fluffy” cattle spread across the Internet. While these cute creatures struck a chord with urban audiences, they also have renewed interest in agriculture.
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Using grid soil sampling for manure distribution
Grid Soil Sampling is rapidly becoming an accepted standard practice for crop farmers who depend on commercial fertilizer to balance their nutrient needs.
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Cattle nutrition for milking and dry dairy cows
Feed costs for the dairy cattle herd represent 50 to 60 percent of the total cost associated with the production of milk.
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Finances need a check-up?
You visit the doctor to protect your health; experts say your financial health also benefits from a routine check-up.
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New smartphone app keeps farmers, ranchers in the know
A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln smartphone app helps agricultural producers track key temperatures.
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Slivers of drought refuse to budge
Severe drought still dominates in the Southwest..
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- U.S. dollar strength weighed heavily on commodities overnight
- Are drones protected by the First Amendment?
- Ground beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
- Ag markets moved generally higher Wednesday
- Repainting “American Gothic:” Number of women farming triples
- U.S. milk production rose 0.8% in May
