New Mexico Ranchers Slash Energy Costs With Solar Tech
Energy and labor are major ranch costs in New Mexico. Extension beef cattle specialist Larry Foster of New Mexico State University outlined ideas at a training conference. Solar water heaters in cattle tanks can save ice breaking time and fuel. pumping systems reduce evaporation from large storage tanks. Two way radios cut unnecessary trips, boosting efficiency. Researchers at NMSU Jornada Experiment Station study evaporation reduction and solar solutions.
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Legal Notice on Nondiscrimination and Rural Aid Compliance
The Columbus Electric Cooperative files a Compliance Assurance with federal agencies to comply with Title VI and related regulations, pledging no discrimination by race color or national origin in service applications and beneficiary rights. Complainants may file with the USDA or REA within 90 days. confidentiality is assured as needed. The remainder discusses fuel savings via smaller pickups, aviation use on large ranches for tasks, and energy and protein supplement strategies for cattle based on Texas A&M and Oregon State research, noting daily feeding requirements for energy feeds and tailoring supplements to range and cattle class.
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