The internal components of a diesel engine become very cold when the outside temperature falls over long periods. This makes …
Battling through the winter storm
Source: AgriLife Today | Feb. 17, 2021 Temperatures across the state should start rising soon, but damage from the recent winter …
Texas ranchers fighting to keep cattle alive through winter storm
Ranchers across Texas are dealing with frozen ponds, busted pipes, and loss of electricity. This is causing many to work day and …
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Texas crop and weather report for Feb. 17, 2021
Source: AgriLife Today | Feb. 17, 2021 Arctic weather conditions that blanketed the state with snow, ice and frigid …
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Keeping newborn calves alive during brutal cold
When a baby calf is born during severe cold conditions, beef producers should try to get that calf dry and warm immediately said …
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Feedyards, packers disrupted by weather and energy shortage
A winter storm and the coldest temperatures in decades has created another crisis for cattle feeders and beef packers. Rolling …
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USDA ready to assist farmers, ranchers and communities affected by winter storms
Source: USDA | Feb. 17, 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families …
Cow-Calf Corner: Re-warming methods for severely cold-stressed newborn calves; Extended winter storm impacts cattle, cowboys and markets
Re-warming methods for severely cold-stressed newborn calvesBy Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension animal …
Providing extra energy in bad weather
Winter is here! Some grazers may still be utilizing stockpiled forages but many may have transitioned to feeding hay, baleage, or …
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Texas crop and weather report for Feb. 9, 2021
Panhandle wheat at critical phase amid drought Source: AgriLife Today | Feb. 9, 2021 Texas wheat acres in the Panhandle are …
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