Toxic weeds a danger for Iowa livestock
8/29/2021 1:54:09 PM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Iowa
Start Date: 8/16/2021
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Livestock producers should assess pasture for weeds as drought might make toxic plants more abundant.
Pastures, hay fields in drought-stressed areas will likely be weedier. Those weeds may be poisonous or higher in nitrates than is okay for livestock to eat. Fertilized fields may also be high in nitrates.
Beef Magazine (St. Charles, Ill.),Aug 16, 2021
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