"Genetic testing indicates the H5N1 bird flu virus jumped from wild birds to dairy cattle in Texas approximately four months before it was identified in late March."
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H5N1 virus was undetected for months in dairy cattle, researchers say
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Genetic testing indicates the H5N1 bird flu virus jumped from wild birds to dairy cattle in Texas approximately four months before it was identified in late March, said a nationwide team of researcher...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The Oklahoma Water Resources Board already limits groundwater use for permitted users."
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Stitt vetoes bill that would require Oklahoma irrigators to track how much groundwater they use
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Gov. Kevin Stitt has vetoed a bill that would have required farmers, ranchers and other commercial irrigators to track how much water they pull from Oklahoma’s aquifers. Lawmakers said House Bill 31...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"IDFA also adds more than 99% of all the milk and dairy products in our country are pasteurized."
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FDA Says New Round of Tests Prove the U.S. Milk Supply is Safe From H5N1 Virus
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According to FDA, the additional testing confirms the safety of the commercial milk supply with what it calls substantial data. The tests were done on 297 samples of milk from 38 states.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Common pathogens routinely tested for in food include E. coli and Salmonella, for instance."
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Ground Beef Tests Negative for H5N1, says USDA-APHIS
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USDA-FSIS said it collected 30 samples from “states with dairy cattle herds that had tested positive for the H5N1 influenza virus at the time of sample collection." No virus particles were found to ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Kansas' cattle are internationally renowned and contribute to our agriculture sector's nearly $12B economic impact. May is Kansas Beef Month, and we're celebrating by honoring the hardworking farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness leaders who drive this core industry forward.
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May is Nebraska Bird Month! #NebraskaBirdMonth
To maintain a wingbeat of 60 to 80 beats per minute, a hummingbird's metabolism is 77 times faster than a humans. Human males would need to consume 285 pounds of meat to maintain their weight, if they had the metabolism of a hummingbird.
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"The National Weather Service’s Norman office issued 62 tornado warnings on Saturday."
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National Weather Service in Norman issued record number of tornado warnings on Saturday
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After a devastating spate of tornadoes hit South-Central Oklahoma on Saturday, the National Weather Service is working to review the storms and assess the damage.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"USDA issued its fifth Crop Progress report for the 2024 planting season today."
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Crop Planting Progress Surges As Spring Warms Up Soil
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So far, 12 states out of the 18 total reporting acres of corn planted are ahead of the five year average.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Historically speaking, the beef industry routinely saw 1 percent – 2 percent of the youngest maturity groups of fed cattle reaching the Prime Quality Grade."
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Marbling-- a success story in beef
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Genetics are just as important as how you finish a cow for processing when it comes to marbling in the beef.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
9-year-old saves parents after tornado picks up, tosses their truck
9-year-old saves parents after tornado picks up, tosses their truck
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The boy's parents both suffered broken backs and necks and were hospitalized in the intensive care unit.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Extensive damage, 1 confirmed death from Westmoreland tornado
Extensive damage, 1 confirmed death from Westmoreland tornado
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A tornado caused extensive damage to the City of Westmoreland on Tuesday, April 30.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Each spring, millions of monarch butterflies return to their summer breeding grounds in the northeastern U.S. and Canada, a trek of some 3,000 miles from Mexico where they went to escape the cold of winter—a migration that’s one of the greatest natural events on Earth."
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10 Amazing Facts About The Monarch Butterfly
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The monarch butterfly is one of the most beautiful creatures in the world and its migration is interesting! Learn fascinating facts.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"She says many of her roles growing up on her family’s dairy farm and being involved with sports, along with Junior Holstein Association, 4-H and FFA, not only played important roles for her, but also gave her the opportunity to learn how to speak up and get involved."
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Female Empowerment is Strong at Miltrim Farms
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Growing up with a long line of strong women, Jessica Pralle-Trimner, a Wisconsin dairy farmer, does not back down from hard work and wholeheartedly believes women play an integral role on dairy farms ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in 34 dairy cattle herds in nine states since late March, and in one person in Texas."
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US to Test Ground Beef in States With Bird-Flu Outbreaks in Dairy Cows
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Federal officials are seeking to verify the safety of milk and meat after confirming the H5N1 virus in nine states since late March. The public health risk is low, but is higher for those exposed to i...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades."
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U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Oak trees are a keystone species. Simply meaning that they are trees that entire ecosystems depend on for survival and habitat. Oak acorns provide nearly 100 vertebrate species with food and shelter.
In Nebraska here are our our native oak species. There are two different groups of oaks the "red oak" group in which the acorns mature over two seasons & leaves that typically have pointed lobes. This includes the black oak, blackjack oak, and red oak. The other group is the "white oak" group. In this group the acorns mature in one season and leaves will typically have rounded lobes. In Nebraska this includes the bur oak, Chinkapin Oak, and white oak.
Leaf drawings courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation
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"Whether it is backyard producers or 4-H members, McCrea hopes that she is helping people see that there is a tie between art and science."
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From the chicken coop to the White House
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This year, Brigid McCrea created the eggs representing Colorado, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina and North Dakota for The Colonnade of Eggs Easter celebrations at the White House.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Still, last year’s flood is something she will never forget. The stress has taken an emotional toll."
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The Great Vermont Flood: At Foote Brook Farm, the emotional toll of last July’s flooding has been huge, but hopes are high for 2024.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Excessive heat can take a toll on every animal on the farm – especially the lactating herd."
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Facility Focus: Five Strategies to Reduce Calf Heat Stress
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As temperatures begin to creep their way higher, consider these strategies to help keep calves cool and healthy during the heat of the summer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The easiest vegetables to grow.
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Top 5 Easiest Vegetables To Grow
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Which vegetables should you plant? Here are our top picks for easy growing veggies.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Recovery efforts are underway after severe weather devastated parts of Oklahoma, Nebraska and Iowa, turning homes and other buildings into heaps of lumber and rubble."
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At least 4 people are dead after tornadoes slam Oklahoma, Iowa and Nebraska
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Multiple tornadoes over several days leveled buildings and left a trail of damage in parts of the South and Midwest.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Believe what you want.
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"The bump would add nearly $32 million to ONG’s base rate revenue, which they say would offset business costs and infrastructure investments."
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Oklahoma Natural Gas seeks rate hike
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Oklahoma Natural Gas is asking the state Corporation Commission to approve a rate hike that would cost the average utility customer about $2.50 more than they currently pay monthly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The “Solar for All” grant, on a practical level, is to install power systems for more than 9,000 historically disadvantaged Nebraska households that stand to save at least 20% in monthly utilities costs.
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A $62M federal grant is to usher in new era of solar power in Nebraska, increasing access and affordability to disadvantaged households.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Who’s switching acres out of corn?
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Between the Fencerows: Planting season is following the current normal. It’s too early to talk about more soybean acres in 2024.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"In honor of Arbor Day, observed in Nebraska and across the nation on the last Friday of April, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development outlined how the public funds are to be used."
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Nebraska state funds will help spruce up Nebraska City's Arbor Day Farm, state says as it reminds of holiday weekend events.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Kansas gov. issues disaster declaration due to severe weather threat
Kansas gov. issues disaster declaration due to severe weather threat
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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is issuing a state of disaster emergency due to the threat posed by upcoming severe weather including hail and tornadoes. The Adjutant General̵…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Wheat hits two-month high on U.S. ratings cut
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Morning Market Review: Weather markets continue to dominate price movements this week.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
How to find the first and last frost dates.
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How to Find the First and Last Frost Dates
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Frost Dates are the bookends for your vegetable garden and annual flowerbeds. Mark the dates on your calendar, then plan your garden accordingly.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Some experience headaches, and others might have pain in their shoulders or clenching in the chest."
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Simple Breathing Exercises for Farmers to Help with Anxiety and Stress
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Mud Season is underway here in New England - but we know mud can be a real issue just about anywhere!
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With the threat of tornados for parts of Kansas this weekend, check out this graphic for travel safety tips:
- Stay weather aware! Conditions can change quickly.
- Before you drive check the forecast and local radar. If you can, stay home and wait out the storm.
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"USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has a strong HPAI surveillance program."
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The Meat Institute said properly prepared beef remains safe to eat and called for USDA and the CDC to provide worker safety guidance specific to beef processors to ensure workers are protected from in...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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The temps are up and the turtles are out! You'd be one shell of a friend if you slow down for these reptiles that are on the move.
Turtles would appreciate your assistance as they traverse our roadways in search of mates and food. Here are some ways you can help turtles that you might spot on the road.
1. Drive slowly in areas where turtles frequent.
2. If you have to move a turtle be very careful when moving them (it could be injured or it could bite you depending on what species). If possible, sometimes it is best to just stand guard as the animal crosses the road on its own.
3. Always keep your own safety in mind – watch out for oncoming vehicles, signal properly when pulling over and recognize your surroundings first before working to help save an animal.
4. If the animal does need to be moved, put it down on the other side of the road in the same direction it was going.
5. Do NOT take it with you - please only focus on helping it get safely to the other side.
Photo of a three-toed box turtle by Tammy Vander Bloemen (sharetheexperience)
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"Having access to clean and reliable water is crucial for their health and well-being."
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Adapt to challenges in beef cattle business
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Beef Brief: Be observant and proactive in cattle management.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Institute of Equine Sciences Director Craig Huffines aptly noted, “The horse is the gateway to agriculture.”
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Texas boasts largest U.S. horse population
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Survey reveals the economic impact of the horse industry in Texas. Land owned or leased for horse-related uses is estimated at 1.6 million acres or about 2.2 acres per horse.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Prescribed burning is an important management tool in the landscape, but it should be used judiciously. Many of the large fires Kansas Forest Service have responded to in the last week have been a result of escaped prescribed burns.
Many serious fires have occurred when someone burned on a day with favorable weather, but a day or two later, an unseen ember was whipped to life when dry winds kicked up. In planning any prescribed burn, it is critically important to check weather not only for the day of the burn, but also for at least three days following the burn.
Monitor local weather patterns and check with local agencies to ensure your burn will not cause the next Kansas wildfire.
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"The best way to prevent excessive weed growth in horse pastures is through proper grazing management, she says."
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There are plenty of reasons to pasture your horses in the summertime, but proper pasture and grazing management can increase the nutritional value of horse pastures.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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