Idaho Ag Proud
Rethinking ewe nutrition: Addressing concerns about alfalfa pellets
Pelleting may slightly affect rumen retention and fiber digestibility, but the overall nutritional loss is minimal and not biologically significant. Likewise, transitioning from late-gestation forage diets to alfalfa pellets is manageable with comparable fiber content.
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3 barley growers reflect on the 2023 season and plans for 2024
Idaho's 2023 barley harvest, marked by weather hurdles, saw record yields. Barley producers discuss challenges, lessons and their adaptive strategies for the upcoming 2024 season amid market fluctuations.
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Musseling quaggas out of the Snake River
Quagga mussels were detected in the Middle Snake, prompting a strategic response. Though the treatment seems successful, claiming victory over this invasive species requires continuous monitoring for the next five years.
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Succession planning when one child wants the farm
Many parents find themselves in a situation where one child wants to farm while the others do not. This hypothetical explores one option to consider, while stressing the importance of early planning.
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Addressing the shortage of large-animal vets in Idaho
Idaho faces a shortage of large-animal vets in rural areas, due to the challenges of on-call demands, salary-to-debt ratio and the undesirability of a rural lifestyle.
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Insights for bull buyers and sellers in the current beef market
With the smallest U.S. beef cow herd since the 1950s, the article delves into the challenges and opportunities for bull buyers and seedstock producers, emphasizing the importance of genetics and data-driven management decisions.
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