Generally, fall rye and winter triticale are consumed at lower levels compared to traditional barley and oat silage. In some feeding trials the performance of the cattle was comparable to those cattle on barley and oat silage even with the reduced ... more

Research with fall rye and winter triticale suggests that these crops have a more rapid rate of maturation after heading than spring cereals. They also appear to have a lower leaf to stem ratio. To offset this, these crops should be cut at the ... more

Many people feel sad when summer wanes, but some actually develop depression with the season’s change. Known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), this form of depression affects about 1%–2% of the population, particularly women and young people. ... more

Everyone who would normally work during the period between Christmas and New Years will be affected by this program. If you elect to work during this time, please let your supervisor and human resources know on the attached form. Full-time faculty ... more

As most of us know oxygen is essential to the life of aquatic organisms but there are many factors that affect the oxygen production or deficits that occur in our lakes over the winter. ... more

Yes, absolutely. Replacement windows and doors can be installed in The Berkshires in the winter. To prevent heat loss, installers take proper precautions by installing one window at a time. The replacement prep work should be done before the window ... more

By Luna Bug No, not necessarily. Russian Campbell’s Dwarfs come in a variety of colors that are often confused as being Winter Whites. Winter Whites only come in the normal (agouti), Pearl, and Sapphire Blue. The biggest difference between the two ... more

Wool is a unique natural fibre which breaths. It acts as an insulator keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool has a very special structure which enables it to adjust to your body temperature. In winter a good wool quilt will keep you ... more

If this is your first time skiing, I doubt you will need the goggles, since you will not likely be skiing too fast at first. As your skills increase and your speed you will need a good set of goggles. The snow is just one issue, another is wind ... more

Since it is located in the Great Plains, it has an extreme continental climate, in that there are great differences between summer and winter temperatures.As there are no nearby mountain ranges or bodies of water to ameliorate the winter climatic ... more