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Rude Awakening for Crops, Livestock as Plains See Temperature Swing

Rude Awakening for Crops, Livestock as Plains See Temperature Swing
By Pam Knox
 
It may seem unlikely, but a pair of typhoons in the Western Pacific may have contributed to the blast of cold air that is moving through the central US, according to an article this week in AgFax. According to the article, the typhoons helped build up a strong ridge of high pressure in the western US, which is contributing to the forest fires there. Downstream, in the central US, a large trough of low pressure is associated with the unseasonably cold air, which is bringing snow to the Front Range of the Rockies. Livestock are having a hard time acclimatizing to the rapid change from temperatures near 100 F to below freezing in just two days, and producers are worried about how they will handle the cold weather so early in the season. Fortunately, the cold outbreak is not expected to last long. You can read more here.
Source : uga.edu

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Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Video: Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

Drone Flight & Baling Success at Last!

After weeks of rain delays and frustration, we finally have a reason to smile — it’s hay time again at Ewetopia Farms! In today’s episode, we head out to the fields where Arnie is baling hay, and I attempt my second drone flight to capture it all from the air. The drone still had some hiccups, but I managed to get some aerial footage of the baling process.

Back at the farm, the work doesn’t stop. Arnie brings the bales home, and the next critical step begins — wrapping and stacking the bales to make haylage. This process is essential for preserving feed for our sheep and ensures they have nutritious forage in the months ahead.

It’s a good day on the farm — the sun is out, the drone is flying (sort of!), and we’re making progress. Join us for a satisfying and productive day that brings a long-awaited sigh of relief to this year’s challenging hay season.

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