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• Poison Hemlock, and Those Weeds With Yellow Bloom!
  Poison hemlock is a biennial weed that does not flower in the first year of growth but flowers in the second year.
• SDSU Extension to Host Youth Beef Summit
  All youth interested in the beef industry are encouraged to attend. The day will include education about beef production, including meat quality, nutrition, reproduction and provide hands-on learning opportunities in animal handling.
• Beef Production in the First Quarter of 2025
  Heifer slaughter is still too high, as of the April report, to indicate signs of retention.
• NCBA Secures Initial Tax Relief Wins for Cattle Producers
  The bill includes several beneficial provisions including an increase in the exemption amount for the federal estate tax, also known as the Death Tax, a top priority for America’s cattle producers.
• Changes to Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for the Upcoming Reinsurance Year
  In the past, cattle had to be in one’s physical possession to be covered by LRP. With the new insurance year, forward contracted cattle can be covered prior to the insured having physical possession of them.