According to an article on agweb.com, the Midwest might experience a mild winter this year. El Niño would be the cause of this. Of course, the weather is never set in stone, but it could mean the following for Midwestern areas of the country:
El Niño also has the potential to deliver wintertime relief to drought-stricken California. However, the presence of El Niño cannot predict the intensity of any single weather system. El Niño does not affect several weather factors such as the potential for ice storms, blizzards, the first freeze date of fall or the last freeze date of spring.
Even though a mild winter is currently being predicted for the Midwest we don't know exactly how El Niño will affect the season. Only time will tell if this season will bring relief for farmers and livestock producers.
Many of us in the United States are bracing ourselves for record cold temperatures this week.
Small animal owners are warned to keep their pets indoors during subzero temperatures, but severe wind and cold present different challenges for livestock owners. You can't fit your cattle or horses in the living room to hang out on the couch and wait out the winter storm with you.
Hog producers around the globe are on high alert following the recent outbreaks of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China. Here in the United States, you need to know how this disease affects you and your pigs.
Take action now to educate yourself on African Swine Fever. Here is everything you need to know about ASF.
Feeding a quality calf milk replacer offers many benefits to your calves. It can result in higher growth rates among other advantages.
However, to maximize these benefits you need to make sure you are correctly mixing the milk replacer. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your milk replacer.
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