How much water do cattle need and what water problems should cattle producers watch for?

Water quantity and quality is critical to cattle health and performance.  Hot weather and drought conditions can impact both water quality and quantity for cattle.   How Much Water Do Cattle Need?    There is an easy answer, and there is a right answer. A general guideline is that lactating cows need two gallons of water per 100 pounds of bodyweight per day.
Water quantity and quality is critical to cattle health and performance. Hot weather and drought conditions can impact both water quality and quantity for cattle. How Much Water Do Cattle Need? There is an easy answer, and there is a right answer. A general guideline is that lactating cows need two gallons of water per 100 pounds of body weight per day.

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Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years

Crop sensor
Study Reviews Farmer Irrigation Scheduling Tendencies in Dry Years.

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Weekly Weather Update: June 8, 2023

June 6 drought map
Weekly Weather Update: June 8, 2023

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Early Season Irrigation During Drought

Pivot irrigation system
Early Season Irrigation During Drought

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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 5-11, 2023

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Estimated Crop Water Use for June 5-11, 2023

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Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 4

Republican River drainage system
Featuring the Republican River, which holds the record for the worst flood in Nebraska history.

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Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 3

Nebraska River Photo
Part 3 of the Nebraska Rivers series focuses on the Loup River drainage system, which originates in the Sandhills.

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May is the Perfect Time to Learn More about Your Drinking Water!

Water is life! In Nebraska, approximately 85 percent of people receive their drinking water from groundwater resources. This includes individual homeowners living in suburban and rural areas, as well as the majority of towns and cities across the state. Because of Nebraska’s relative wealth of groundwater resources, we often tend to overlook the vital role water plays in the everyday lives of Nebraskans and our state as a whole.

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Watering New Plants

One of the most important factors in getting plants off to a good start is watering. Overall, the best guidance is to water to the bottom of the roots and to keep the roots of new plants moist, not soggy or dry. Inserting a screwdriver into the soil will help with determining the moisture content by gaining a sense required to push it in and also to feel the soil particles that stick to the blade. If they feel muddy, then water is likely being applied too often; if it’s dry and powdery, then it needs to be applied more frequently.

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Major Nebraska Rivers and Their Drainages: Part 2

Nebraska River
Part 2 of a six-part series that will cover the major rivers and their respective drainages found in Nebraska, with some geography and history about Nebraska’s rivers.

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