July 1, 2025
Extension Updates
Managing Beef Cows During Cold Stress. MF3684. Jason M. Warner and Justin W. Waggoner. Do you want to know how to adjust your cattle feeding program when the temperatures drop? What temperatures feel cold to cows? If you have wondered about these questions, this new publication has the answers.
Nitrate and Groundwater (Spanish). MF857S. Pat Murphy et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish addresses the drinking water nitrate standard, water testing, nitrate sources, the reduction of nitrate contamination risk, and groundwater treatment methods.
Shock Chlorination of Private Water Well Systems (Spanish). MF911S. Pat Murphy et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish outlines the proper steps for disinfecting private wells with chlorine.
Testing Private Water Systems (Spanish). MF3655S. Pat Murphy et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish helps private water users understand important factors and make critical decisions about the frequency and kind of water tests necessary to provide safe water.
Private Well Maintenance and Protection (Spanish). MF3666S. Pat Murphy, et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish describes the maintenance required to keep well water safe.
Private Wells — Safe Location (Spanish). MF3667S. James P Murphy et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish offers guidelines for recommended separation distance and direction from potential contamination sources when locating a well, which can help protect the quality of private well water.
Water Quality Tests for Private Wells (Spanish). MF3679S. Pat Murphy et al. This recently updated publication in Spanish helps private water users understand important factors and make critical decisions about the frequency and kind of water tests necessary to provide safe water.