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Derrell S. Peel, Oklahoma State University Extension | Apr 20, 2021 The latest Drought Monitor shows that drought is significantly worse now than at the same time last year with 63 percent of the country now in D0-D4 categories. These drought categories can be combined into a single numerical measure of drought known as the Drought Severity and Coverage Index (DSCI), published in the Drought Monitor.    The DSCI can range from 0 (zero abnormally dry or drought conditions) to 500 (100 percent D4, Exceptional Drought).  The current DSCI for the continental U.S. is 169, compared to 45 one ye...

When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because management of the spring flush of forage availability is key to setting the tone for the entire grazing season.

Ben Simmons holds fresh eggs next to a trailer he uses to deliver his cuts of beef, pork, chicken and eggs to customers at his Nature’s Gourmet farm in Petal. ©Journal Communications/Nathan Lambrecht Nathan Lambrecht Ben and Beth Simmons operate one of the state’s largest and most diverse grass-fed protein operations selling 100 percent grass-fed beef, pastured pork, pastured chicken and pastured eggs.  Their company, Nature’s Gourmet Farm (https://naturesgourmetfarm.com/) located near Petal has a large footprint in the region selling direc...

A foodie trail: Tasmania's Northern Forage 14 Mar, 2021 11:00 AM 5 minutes to read Following the wild coastline of Bass Strait is an opportunity to fill up on northern Tasmania’s incredible array of delicious offerings, with plenty of detours to distract all the senses along the way. Perhaps it's because it has some of the cleanest air in the world but a trip around Tasmania's northern coast sure works up an appetite. Which is just as well, because this stretch bordered by the Bass Straight produces some outstanding culinary options, with some of the most fertile farms and pasture in Austra...

No new varieties were added to the list this year. The 2021 maize planting campaign is just around the corner and growers are once again deciding what varieties to grow this year. This year’s recommended list sees the addition of no new varieties. However, the variety P7932 has been removed from the list since 2020 primarily due to availability of seed. Below are this year’s recommended covered and uncovered recommended varieties. Recommended list of covered forage maize 2021 Ambition (R): This is the lowest yielding variety on the list but has the highest starch content. It has extrem...