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Kentucky Commissioner Encourages Forage Testing to Maximize Value, Minimize Costs

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer advises forage and livestock producers to test their forages. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture provides a forage testing service for a small fee. “Testing provides livestock producers with valuable nutritional information,” Commissioner Farmer said. “By knowing the nutritional value of their forages, producers can minimize the cost of their feed while maximizing the production of their livestock."  More...
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A Growing Problem from An Old Weed, Poisonous Hemlock

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - The association of poison hemlock with the death of Socrates in ancient Greece in 399 B.C. provides a glimpse of the toxic history of this plant.

The American Horse Council Joins Forces with Nutrena

The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that Nutrena has become a sponsor of the AHC.

West Central Equine Conference Scheduled in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — A May 21 West Central Equine Conference Trade Show at North Platte Community College, south campus, in North Platte will help update both horse producers and the recreational horse owner, said a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator.

Kentucky Horse Council Feeds Horses Impacted by Flooding

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC), serving as a central coordination point for Kentucky equine rescue efforts to support horses affected by natural disasters, recently purchased feed for horses displaced by the flooding in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Consider Frost Seeding or Interseeding Pastures This Spring

AMES, Iowa - Producers wanting to add to or improve forage in their existing pastures should consider using either the frost seeding method in February and early March, or interseeding in later spring months.

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Do you know how much your horse weighs? This chart demonstrates a fast and easy way to estimate your horse's weight.

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