Remote herd control using headset linked to GPS tested on cows
US Department of Agriculture and MIT researchers at Jornada Experimental Range in New Mexico are field testing Ear-A-Round headsets that send targeted sounds to cows to guide movement. The system uses solar power and GPS to create a virtual fencing concept enabling remote, eye-friendly pasture management and reduced need for physical fences. Researchers aim to identify herd leaders to maximize effectiveness and improve land distribution and resource use.
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Elm leaf beetle in Kansas elms prompts seasonal controls
The article outlines two elm leaf beetle generations in Kansas with current activity from the second generation. It describes damage from larvae removing epidermal tissue, varying beetle appearances, tree resilience, and public spray limitations. It advises timing treatments after larvae hatch, notes drench and foliar options, and cites cost and practicality concerns. It also recalls Liberal city spray history and stresses biodiversity for resilience. Call Extension Office for help at 272-3670.
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