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Use spray-wait-spray to renovate drought-stricken pastures

New fescue varieties offer animal health benefits, including improved weight gain and reproductive performance.

June 30, 2023

Forage producers can convert tall fescue pastures to nontoxic novel-endophyte fescue without incurring the main expense usually associated with pasture renovation through mid-July.

USDA unveils new investments and strategies for addressing producers' water supply challenges in the West

The new investments and strategies intend to help farmers and ranchers conserve water, address climate change and build drought resilience in the West.

Industry News

February 13, 2023

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Visit the NRCS website for more information on the WaterSMART Initiative and to read the Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action.

Photo taken on July 12, 2018, in Linn County, Missouri, illustrating that native warm-season annual grasses can ensure good forage supplies during drought.

Winter is time to plan to beat the "summer slump"

Drought is now the rule rather than the exception in Missouri, says University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Harley Naumann.

Industry News

January 9, 2023

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University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Harley Naumann urges producers to add warm-season forages to rotational grazing systems.

MU videos share cattle management practices in drought

Livestock specialists give advice about managing herds in drought conditions.

Industry News

October 10, 2022

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University of Missouri Extension shares advice for cattle management practices in drought.

USDA to provide payments to livestock producers impacted by drought or wildfire

Industry News

April 8, 2022

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New Emergency Livestock Relief benefits to be delivered through two-phased approach; compensation for 2021 forage losses.

Experts warn beef producers to start preparing for next drought now

Industry News

July 12, 2018

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A long winter and dry weather could lead to a shortage of hay in Texas, elsewhere.

Business Strategies

Ag remains in wait-and-see mode

Dan Emery

June 22, 2013

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We all depend on Mother Nature to determine whether we get our annual bonus or a sad face from our boss.

Drought devastated 2012 crops, save corn

January 21, 2013

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The USDA recently released its 2012 crop report detailing the impact of the devastating 2012 drought. Officials have touted the biotech-enabled drought resistance of some crops—most notably corn—which helped some farmers save face last year. In fact, the report notes that we harvested 10.78 billion bushels of corn last year, one of the highest on record.

Bacon, pork shortage “unavoidable”

September 25, 2012

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The National Pig Association in Britain is stating that “a world shortage of pork and bacon next year is now unavoidable,” due to drought severe conditions and a shrinking number of hogs in the European Union.