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Baling of soybean residue after harvest has gained popularity again this fall due to higher hay prices and forage shortages following drought. Further, delayed corn harvests are also slowing stalks residue baling and stalks grazing. According to the USDA AMS Nebraska Direct Hay sales report, large round cornstalks bale values are $110 per ton versus $80 per ton for large round soybean residue bales. So, the question arises, do soybean residue bale values justify raking and baling costs, reduced soil protection and nutrient removal?
By Erin Laborie, Beef Systems Extension Educator
In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD), which brought over the counter (OTC) feed additive antibiotics under the oversight of veterinarians. As part of the FDA’s plan to support the judicious use of antibiotics, all remaining medically important OTC antibiotics will require a prescription effective June 11, 2023.
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Benefits of Getting Outdoors
From strolling through a city park to a day spent hiking in the wilderness, exposure to nature has been linked to a host of benefits including improved attention, lower stress, better mood, reduced risk of metal health issues and even increase in empathy and cooperation, reports Extension Educator Kimberly Cook.
When in urban environments or the office all day, a person can experience sensory overload, resulting in tension and mental fatigue. Studies have shown that the mind and body relax in a natural setting. This increases feelings of pleasure and can help with concentration and the ability to focus more effectively.
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