As temperatures climb, livestock face more than heat stress-skin conditions like sunburn, rain rot, and parasite-driven sores are growing threats in 2025. Ranchers who act early can prevent pain, infection, and profit loss with simple, timely strategies.
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The USDA's July WASDE report maintains its forecast for record-high corn yields and robust soybean output, even as corn futures continue to tumble.
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