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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

National/International

Is the Grass Ready? Rethinking Pasture Turnout Beyond the Calendar
05/04/26 Drovers
As soon as pastures green up, beef producers start thinking about turnout. They don’t want to keep feeding harvested feeds any longer than needed. Pasture turnout is an important time in a cow herd management calendar. It is critical to make sure both the forage and cattle are ready before opening the pasture gate. Kansas State University Extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff says it is important to scout pastures before opening the gate: “Be sure to check forage availability and make any stocking rate adjustments, if necessary.”

State/Regional

Down Time from Screen Time?
05/04/26 High Plains Journal
In the United States, screens are everywhere. Televisions, laptops, tablets, electronic bulletin boards and – of course – cell phones. “Yet, what we know about positive childhood development,” said K-State Research and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles, “is that screens are not very helpful. Often, they are simply a mindless activity that doesn’t grow children’s brains or their social-emotional or physical development.”