Raised on a family farm in Illinois that I continue to help manage and operate. B.S. and M.S. from University of Illinois. I am a Beef Specialist for U of I.
Joined April 2012
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Travis Meteer retweeted
#drought is intensifying in Illinois: go.illinois.edu/IllinoisDrou…
Highlights:
-> 34% of IL in moderate to severe drought
-> ⬆️Risk of field and grass fires as harvest picks up
-> Low river levels in central & southern IL
-> Hot + dry weather this week will worsen drought
ALT Graphic showing updated drought conditions across Illinois for September 11th, including the latest US Drought Monitor map, and the link to the CMOR system for drought impact reporting.
Travis Meteer retweeted
Unfortunately, we're back to talking #Drought in Illinois. Concerns include field and grass fire risk, low levels on major rivers, and damage to pasture and late-planted crops.
#francine may provide some relief to southern Illinois this week. #ilwx
go.illinois.edu/IllinoisDrou…
ALT Drought infographic for Illinois.
Travis Meteer retweeted
An update on avian flu in U.S. dairy herds farmweeknow.com/an-update-on… via @FarmWeekNow
Travis Meteer retweeted
A calf that has experienced a prolonged calving and appears to be a "dummy calf" with a low VIGOR score, is likely suffering from respiratory acidosis. Learn risks and treatment in the BCRC #calf911 Respiratory Acidosis Guide and video:
beefresearch.ca/blog/calf-91…
#calving2024
Travis Meteer retweeted
2023-24 was the 2nd warmest winter on record in Illinois per @NOAANCEI.
It was also the 12th winter since 1995 with a statewide average temperature at or above freezing... something only 8 winters between 1895 and 1995 had.
See: stateclimatologist.web.illin…. #ilwx
Travis Meteer retweeted
Illinois landowners & producers, we seek your help in identifying contact and permissions to re-sample locations at which soils were originally sampled across the state as far back as the late 1800s. Map here: google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer…
Travis Meteer retweeted
The official numbers are in and... 2023 was a year full of weather events and stories. Below are a few, but a fuller summary is here: go.illinois.edu/scosummary #ilwx 1/5
ALT Summary graphic of 2023 weather year in Illinois.
Travis Meteer retweeted
A study out of the @ACESIllinois found the two-step weaning process can mean fewer sick #calves, more time laying down and eating and overall less stress. Learn more from @TravisMeteer: bit.ly/45gvOWY #FWN
Travis Meteer retweeted
Quick #drought update in Illinois:
-> big improvement from wetter weather since mid-July.
-> still seeing remnants of drought in crop conditions and stream/lake levels
-> hot & dry weather next week will slow improvement
-> more details: go.illinois.edu/IllinoisDrou…
ALT Graphic showing current drought conditions and 7-day rainfall forecasts in Illinois.
Travis Meteer retweeted
Save the Date! The Orr Beef Research Center Field Day will be held on Wednesday, September 6th.
Travis Meteer retweeted
How much is too much when feeding ergot-infected feeds? This study watched steers in a feedlot and how they gained related to how much ergot was in their diet. bit.ly/44OKDiI #ABBx
Travis Meteer retweeted
I can't remember a week in April when the entire state had exactly no measurable precipitation. Quite a rarity in Illinois. #ilwx
ALT Map of 7-day total precipitation in Illinois.
Travis Meteer retweeted
.@FarmWeekNow @ilbeefassoc @TravisMeteer Another successful IPT Bull Sale to kick off the Illinois Beef Expo. It will be a weekend of cattle, family & friends.We’ll share sounds of Expo on RFD IL this morning on your favorite local radio 📻 station! – at Illinois, USA
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Cow-calf operators likely have profit opportunity in the coming years if they can maintain production while keeping costs moderated. @TravisMeteer, @ILextension, shared 6 recommendations #cattlemen to consider: bit.ly/3CQaife #FWN
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Mark your calendars! Orr Beef Research Center Field Day will be on Thursday, Sept 1st at the new JWCC Learning Center, Baylis, Illinois.
Travis Meteer retweeted
@realDonaldTrump over 100 years ago, Teddy Roosevelt broke up the "beef trust" of 6 packers with 50% control. Now 4 packers have 80%...we need your help! #FairCattleMarkets
Travis Meteer retweeted
#PP Acres, Cover Crops, & Crop Insurance
The @farmdocDaily team has written a great article outlining the ins and outs of using cover crops on Prevented Planting acres. It is possible to use #corn and #soybean but with caveats.
READ farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/20…
