Judy Mae Bingman 8/21/25 Judy Mae Bingman 8/21/25

Illinois livestock at risk from invasive new tick

The Asian longhorned tick has found its way to Illinois, bringing potential health risks for livestock, pets, and people with it. Teresa Steckler warns producers to inspect their livestock carefully.

Judy Mae Bingman 8/16/25 Judy Mae Bingman 8/16/25

Yes, there is a perfect pile of manure

There’s a lot you can learn from a cow pie. The shape and consistency of the manure pile is an indicator of the cow’s nutritional intake and conversion. What is your pile telling you?

Judy Mae Bingman 8/13/25 Judy Mae Bingman 8/13/25

Renting pasture may solve problems for landowners, producers

The high price of beef may have producers looking for ways to expand their herd. Renting pastures may allow for expansion but comes with its own set of challenges.

Judy Mae Bingman 7/14/25 Judy Mae Bingman 7/14/25

Shade translates into savings and pounds

We know summer is hot, but shade can mitigate some of the stress for your livestock caused by the extreme heat.

USDA NRCS 5/5/25 USDA NRCS 5/5/25

Follow the clues to better forage quality

Forage quality is key to providing the nutrients grazing livestock need. Three factors impact forage quality: plant species, plant maturity, and plant part.

Judy Mae Bingman 3/23/25 Judy Mae Bingman 3/23/25

Fescue: The good, bad, and ugly

Tall fescue, though it is not native to this country, is found in a majority of pastures in the U.S. There’s a good, bad, and downright ugly side to fescue.

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Keep cattle on the move for better pastures

A planned, adaptive grazing plan is needed by all grazers to ensure a successful grazing season that results in economical production of healthy animals.