…for operations in need through their ag commissioner. Brian German has reports on managing livestock in hot conditions and new safety protocols from LGMA. We also have the latest installment…
Mitigating Heat Stress on Beef Cattle Operations
…feeding schedules. “We also change the time of feeding to reduce heat stress. It’s very common for many livestock producers to feed their livestock at night,” Larios noted. “When their…
Producers Working Through Challenges of LNU Lightning Complex Fire
…miles of fencing. Tesconi pointed out that the logistical challenges for livestock producers can be particularly difficult during wildfires. Groups in the area have been working to assist with livestock…
National Preparedness Month Webinars from UCCE
…Wednesday, September 2 and will be hosted by Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for Fresno and Madera Counties, Rebecca Ozeran. The virtual event is titled ‘Emergency Preparedness for Livestock Owners.’…
Wildfire Assistance from USDA Being Offered to Famers and Ranchers
…by wildfire may be eligible for assistance through USDA’s emergency loan program, the Livestock Indemnity Program, or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. “USDA is ready to offer all the…
Multiple Wildfires Rip Through San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
…and I haven’t lost any livestock. But I’ve got friends who are facing the loss of generational farms. So, I don’t really feel like I have anything to complain about,”…
AB 2959 Raises Concern for Industry Members and Air Quality Specialists
…quite concerned about that because what our ruminant livestock is able to do is recycle and even upcycle the nutrients that are generally wasted – that are generally going to…
Conservation at Work: Livestock Pipeline Maximizes Grazing Potential
The installation of a livestock pipeline can help producers realize the full potential of their grazeland. George McClelland of Petaluma worked with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to help…
Range Camp Moves to An Online Format This Year
…their management at Elkus Ranch in Half-Moon Bay. Because of COVID-19, this year’s event has been moved to a virtual format. Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Devii Rao talked about…
Stopping Bears from Making a Picnic Out of Your Garden
…also been known to go crazy for a field of corn. A hungry bear also isn’t afraid to go after chickens, rabbits, or other small livestock. Probably the best way…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…CRISPR calf and his ability to generate more male offspring presents significant value potential for the livestock industry. While Cosmo is a research animal and neither he nor his offspring…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…adaptability, biomass yield and nutrition as livestock feed,” Bachie said. “My findings proved that they indeed adapt and produce high biomass and were nutritionally competent or better than many of the…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…that is harmful to livestock. The seeds could also be part of what is called a ‘brushing’ scheme. Criminals buy some cheap item, then sends it off to a real…