Tips on handling cattle in hot weather
As a summer heat wave descends on the Midwest, Nebraska Extension is urging producers to help reduce stress on cattle during hot weather.
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Livestock Comfort at the Fair
A hot fair leaves fair exhibitors looking for coolness for both themselves and their fair animals. When temperatures reach above 80 degrees and the relative humidity is above 65 percent, comfort is certainly compromised.
Cattle Inventory Down
UNITED STATES JULY 1 CATTLE INVENTORY DOWN 3% All cattle and calves in the United States as of July 1, 2023 totaled 95.9 million head according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. All cows and heifers that had calved totaled 38.8 million head. Beef cows totaled 29.4 million head.
Turn a backyard (or indoor) grill into a pizza oven
People naturally think burgers and hot dogs when they envision grilled foods. But there is so much more that can be cooked over an open fire, including desserts and even pizza. Grilling lends a distinctive smoky taste to both the crust and the toppings.
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to take this oportunity to thank everyone who has been so kind and thoughtful to me during my recent arm injury. For the cards, calls, food, gifts, furnishing transportation etc. also the care received from our medical facility was the best.
Experience Merrick County Fair 2023: An Ageless Celebration of Fun, Food, and Community Spirit
Attention all young-at-heart folks of Merrick County and beyond! The Merrick County Fair is back, ready to spin a web of joy, laughter, and nostalgia from July 29th to August 2nd at the Merrick County Fairgrounds.
FSA County Commi_ee nominations due Aug. 1
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Lorrie Robinson in Merrick County is reminding farmers, ranchers and landowners that nominations will close on Aug. 1 for the 2023 FSA County Committee election.
Local Pinnacle Bank donates historic Todd Williams painting to Merrick County Historical Museum
On Tuesday, Pinnacle Bank of Central City made a significant donation to the Merrick County Historical Museum, handing over a cherished piece of local history and culture.
Clarks receives housing grant through hard work and help of celebrity donor
Clarks has recently received the Rural Workforce Housing Grant after a pledge drive that was done by the Village of Clarks and CHIP. While they had a much lower goal, they ended up receiving double what they set out to make, thanks to one particular Clarks native.
