During the hot summer month algae can become a problem in livestock water tanks. Some species of algae can be toxic to livestock. Most are just an unsightly nuisance. There are some tactics that can be used to eliminate the problem. Periodically cleaning the tank to reduce nutrients can slow algae growth. This is easier […]
Cattlemen are faced with fly control decisions every year. Horn flies are the most important in terms of economic loss to cattle producers, accounting for about $1 billion annually in the United States. Control of horn flies became very convenient with the introduction of insecticide ear tags. The early ear tags contained pyrethroid insecticides and […]
If there was ever a year that demonstrated the need for proper potassium fertility in bermudagrass, 2013 was that year. We had plentiful summer rainfall (maybe too much), high humidity, and leaf spot around every corner. If you haven’t already started, 2014 will be the year to get our fertility situation in order. There are […]