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Consider changing cattle feeding patterns during extreme heat

Friday, July 28 by Brownfield Ag News

An extension beef veterinarian encourages cattle producers to consider changing feed schedules during extreme heat. Grant Dewell with Iowa State University says ruminant animals like cows generate heat when eating. “We all generate heat when we digest stuff, but cattle and other ruminants produce a... Read More.

Bayer agronomist discusses potential impacts of extreme heat wave

Wednesday, July 26 by Brownfield Ag News

A technical agronomist says this week’s severe heat wave could significantly increase crop stress. “Corn specifically, we start getting above that 92 degrees and factor in potential dry conditions depending where you are, it can start impacting photosynthesis and overall productivity,” said Andrew Penney... Read More.

Farmer says this week’s extreme heat will hurt, not help crops

Monday, July 24 by Brownfield Ag News

A severe heat wave will expand into the Great Plains and Corn Belt this week and a farmer says that may not be good news for crops. Randy Uhrmacher grows corn and soybeans in South-Central Nebraska in an area that is in extreme and... Read More.

EPA Proposes Extreme Emissions Rule

Tuesday, June 27 by Brownfield Ag News

In this week’s Missouri Corn Talk, Missouri Corn CEO Bradley Schad says the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule on tailpipe emissions will impact agriculture. ... EPA Proposes Extreme Emissions Rule

Scattered rains, storms on the Plains; extreme heat/humidity Texas; fair, dry in the Corn Belt

Friday, June 16 by Brownfield Ag News

Across the Corn Belt, smoky, hazy conditions continue to plague portions of the upper Midwest. Meanwhile, any lingering showers are confined to the upper Great Lakes region. Across most corn- and soybean-production areas, relatively cool but dry weather is further reducing soil moisture... Read More.

Stories tagged with: extreme

Consider changing cattle feeding patterns during extreme heat

Bayer agronomist discusses potential impacts of extreme heat wave

Farmer says this week’s extreme heat will hurt, not help crops

EPA Proposes Extreme Emissions Rule

Scattered rains, storms on the Plains; extreme heat/humidity Texas; fair, dry in the Corn Belt

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