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What About Lime?
When you send off a soil sample to test the nutrient levels in your soil, one of the recommendations …
Spring Management of Cool Season Pastures
Our cool season pastures are starting to green up as we begin to see warmer weather. How do we …
Managing Mud on the Farm
Winter in Union County is often synonymous with mud season. It can feel like the ground will never get …
Reducing Hay Waste
Feeding hay in the winter can be one of the largest expenses for livestock owners. Consequently, we want to …
Livestock Newsletter
The winter edition of the Tri-County Livestock Newsletter is here! Information on nitrates in hay, hay storage concerns, and …
Avoiding Colic Issues in Horses This Winter
As we head into winter, horse owners face many challenges dealing with the cold weather. Unfortunately, winter can lead …
Protecting Your Horse from Botflies
Heading into fall means the botflies are active again. If you’ve seen small yellow-gray flecks on your horses, then …
Disaster Preparedness on the Farm
We can’t always predict when the next disaster will occur. But that doesn’t mean we have to be caught …
Union County 4-H Chicken Project!
Union County 4-H is excited to offer a chicken project opportunity for youth interested in livestock and poultry. For …
Summer Annuals
As we head into August, the summer heat continues to beat down, causing a loss of productivity in our …
Forage Field Day!
Join us for an evening field day, featuring summer annuals and the research being done here in Union County. August …