Angus Beef Bulletin
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06/25/2026
“Cattle will not graze in areas with heavy thistle infestations. That lowers pasture productivity and increases the likelihood that thistle populations will continue to grow if proper controls are not put in place." - Todd Lorenz
The spiny growth of thistles can shade out desirable pasture grasses and clover, reducing both profitability and productivity of pastureland.
Interested in tips from MU Extension for controlling these prickly pasture profit robbers? Check out this story recently featured in the : https://bit.ly/4g5tmux
"Call your veterinarian, call your extension agent, just call somebody. Let them know, 'Hey, I have an animal that I'm concerned about. What do I need to do next?' They will walk you through that. They will gladly walk you through that." - Jennifer Koziol
While many farmers and ranchers had hoped New World screwworm would stay well south of the U.S.-Mexico border, we’re now all aware that wasn’t in the cards for American cattlemen. With a few days to let that news sink in behind us, our attention turns to one question: Now what?
To help producers navigate this new information, the teamed up with Jennifer Koziol of the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine to discuss recent announcements and what cattlemen need to keep in mind for the near future related to .
Check out the full episode at https://bit.ly/3Qxr9O9 or your preferred podcast platform.
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