Articles tagged under: Iowa State University Extension

A Supply Reversal

Published January 15, 2025

Surplus crop supplies contributed to lower commodity prices in recent years. However, that could change in 2025 if USDA's latest supply and demand report is any indication.  "We see these ag cycles and we've been on a downward trend for…
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Colostrum Source Matters

Published April 30, 2024

For a healthy start, calves need to begin nursing soon after birth. "It's important that they get that colostrum to them within that first six hours and no later than 12 hours," explained Beth Doran, field beef specialist, Iowa State…
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Looking for the Bottom

Published February 2, 2024

Iowa State University Extension Livestock Economist Lee Schulz says cattle markets continue to be influenced by low numbers. “The question is where will we see the bottom in the inventory numbers and when will that be reflected in the highest…
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Extreme Weather Impacts on Cattle

Published January 15, 2024

Iowa State University Extension Beef Specialist Beth Doran says energy needs change drastically in cold temperatures. “For every degree below 32 degrees, they need to increase their energy intake one percent,” said Doran. “Average daily gains are going to back…
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Protect Your Margins

Published December 5, 2021

During a marketing panel at the Northern Ag Expo, Iowa State University Extension marketing specialist Chad Hart said profitability in 2022 is all about margin protection. "Even with a fluctuating market, there's strong prices. We're also staring at increases in…
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An Aggressive Buyer

Published August 20, 2021

Iowa State University Extension Economist Chad Hart says the Chinese buying spree has been positive. "They've been incredibly aggressive in the past 12 months. Some of the buying is related to the growing economy and rebuilding after African Swine Fever.…
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A “One Size Fits All” Approach for Dicamba

Published November 2, 2018

Iowa State University Extension Weed Management Specialist Bob Hartzler says the new label appears to be a ‘one size fits all’ approach and this doesn’t work for dicamba. "I understand the difficulty in managing this by EPA, because they don't want…
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Weed Scientists Discuss Dicamba with EPA

Published August 20, 2018

Academic weed scientists had two calls with the Environmental Protection Agency last week to reflect and discuss dicamba use in the 2018 growing season. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports EPA is getting closer to making a decision on dicamba use moving…
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