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Drought pressures northwest Iowa producers
Every farmer’s worst fear is drought or a similar natural disaster. Dealing with drought when you are both a crop and livestock farmer can really be a double whammy.Cherokee County, Iowa, farmer Adam...
View ArticleKansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth returns Aug. 18
The seventh annual Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth is set for Aug. 18, at the Manhattan Conference Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, 410 S. 3rd St. in Manhattan.The 2022 Ag Growth Summit...
View ArticleGA agri-manager program helped bring strategy to their operations
Since launching Silo Springs Ranch in 2020, Audrey Gravelle and her husband have jumped many hurdles associated with starting a farm. They’ve found a meat processor, formed a limited liability company...
View ArticleLive cattle futures continue to consolidate
Cattle markets continue to remain in consolidation trade, as most contract months have held in a $5.00 range for nearly two months. Consolidation looks likely to continue as the market is looking for...
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Triple-digit temperatures deepen Texas drought
A heat wave across the state is exacerbating the extreme drought conditions plaguing Texas agriculture.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents and regional specialists around the state have...
View ArticleHog producers respond to mixed signals
Have you heard the one about the physicist, the chemist and the economist stranded on a desert island, with nothing to eat? A can of soup washes ashore. The physicist and the chemist devise ingenious...
View ArticleCattle hydration, health top concerns during heat wave
With the heat wave pushing temperatures above 100 across the state, Texas livestock producers are reminded to maintain the water supplies and water quality their animals rely upon.With most of the...
View ArticleMid-year cattle cycle update: Cow liquidation is on the rise
On July 22, USDA-NASS will release the July Cattle report with national estimates of cattle inventories by category along with the first estimate of the 2022 calf crop. With widespread drought...
View ArticleAg plastics maker gets new name
The Raven name recalls a range of technologies from autonomy to precision ag, but the company had other diverse operations including Raven Engineered Films. When Raven was acquired by CNH Industrial...
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See what’s new at Ag Progress Days
High fuel prices and supply issues affecting machinery inventories will likely cut down on the number of machines on display at this year’s Ag Progress Days.“I think our exhibitors are still going to...
View ArticleIs this a fall pricing opportunity for feeders?
As has been the case all year, there is no shortage of factors to discuss when it comes to this cattle market. Drought has intensified in much of the Southern Plains and has also moved into large...
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Persisting drought, heatwave reducing Texas grain yields
Grain prices remain strong, but heat and drought have taken a toll on Texas crop acres, which could impact supplies and prices in the short- and long-term, according to Mark Welch, Texas A&M...
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Wildfire threat persists, fueled by drought, triple-digit temperatures
With 99% of Texas experiencing some level of drought, critically to extremely dry vegetation and critical fire weather continue to support significant wildfires, according to Texas A&M Forest...
View ArticlePlan ahead for antibiotic access
New Food and Drug Administration guidance related to over-the-counter antibiotic usage in animals is working to control antibiotic resistance in humans and livestock. The guidance will require a...
View ArticleExhibitor encourages friend with special needs to show pigs
For Tyne Wilson, working with children who have special needs has always been a dream. She never imagined it would become a reality in the Swine Barn at the Missouri State Fair.The No Limits P.I.G....
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State fair’s story? It’s written in the barns
The Illinois State Fair kicks off next month, Aug. 11-21, in Springfield, and state fair manager Rebecca Clark is looking forward to a “more normal” event, with more emphasis on agriculture.“This will...
View ArticleDrought forcing ranchers to make tough decisions
Tough decisions are being made around Texas as drought conditions force ranchers to cull cattle herds due to lack of forage.Cattle producers must decide whether to continue feeding by purchasing...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? Follow along for a quick recap. Check out these top headlines in agriculture from around the country.Farm Progress Show: What’s new?It’s time to get...
View ArticleMake plans to attend Indiana State Fair
Make plans to attend the Indiana State Fair this year. The 18-day run begins July 29 and ends Aug. 21 at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis. For the second year in a row, the fair is not open to...
View ArticleMultipurpose water storage account created in John Martin Reservoir
The Arkansas River Compact Administration (ARCA) passed a resolution on July 1 establishing a 20,000-acre-foot multipurpose storage account in John Martin Reservoir. This new account is intended to...
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