Harvest and store drought-damaged forages
With much of the state of Nebraska in some level of drought, salvaging drought-stressed corn and sorghum is a challenge.The primary symptom of drought stress in both corn and sorghum is the inward...
View ArticleNew cattle diseases in Kentucky potentially dangerous
Two cases of a new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been detected in Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn.Theileria Orientalis Ikedia, which is a protozoon...
View ArticleKansas Dairy announces new CEO
Kansas Dairy has named Janet Bailey of Manhattan, Kan., CEO of the Kansas Dairy Commission and Kansas Dairy Association.Bailey brings three decades of association and agriculture industry experience to...
View ArticleRegistration opens for Texas Plant Protection Conference
The 34th annual 2022 Texas Plant Protection Conference is set for Dec. 6-7, at the Brazos Center in Bryan. The conference will confront topics challenging production agriculture today, including...
View ArticlePoultry rule receives varied feedback
Comments provided to USDA on its proposed “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” range from calling for its withdrawal from the National Chicken Council to others asking for swift...
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Crop tour reports nudge prices higher
This week has offered substantial excitement in the market driven by the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. The trade seemed to be caught off guard by early yield reports from the tour, especially from South...
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Swine exhibitor makes final drive at Missouri State Fair
Editor’s note: This is the second in the series “State Fair Stories,” where we visited with youth exhibitors at the Missouri State Fair from Aug. 11 to 21 about their projects and experiences. Look for...
View ArticleBlueberry industry asked to help with data program
The blueberry industry wants to get a better handle on effectiveness of efforts to increase the production, sales and value of the blueberry crop produced domestically for U.S. consumption and export...
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Look around: 2022 Illinois State Fair
The 2022 Illinois State Fair concluded last week, with large crowds visiting the fairgrounds nearly every day. The Illinois Department of Agriculture held its annual Sale of Champions on Aug. 16 in the...
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Despite challenges, 'nice vintage' expected from Texas vineyards
Texas wine-grape vineyards were seeing below-average yields and above-average quality following a challenging 2022 growing season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Drought...
View ArticleDrought has forage and hay growers concerned for this fall, winter
It’s been a hot and dry summer for many parts of Kansas, but especially for the southwest corner of the state. Dry conditions have led to a major decrease in alfalfa production in 2022, and that could...
View ArticleNew feed sampling protocols can keep feed pathogen-free
Kansas State University has released new recommendations for sampling feed that officials say will help meet the agricultural industry’s need to limit the presence of pathogens in feed mills.“The...
View ArticleAg groups can intervene in gray wolf lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Aug. 24 that it will allow a coalition including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Public Lands Council, American Sheep Industry...
View ArticleShelby County 4-H’er continues family’s sheep-showing tradition
Editor’s note: This is the third in the series “State Fair Stories,” where we visited with youth exhibitors at the Missouri State Fair from Aug. 11 to 21 about their projects and experiences. Check out...
View Article2022 Kansas ag summit identifies key challenges, opportunities
The Kansas agricultural and food sectors, combined with food retail and ethanol production, account for more than $75 billion, or 50% of the state’s economy, and employs more than 21% of the state’s...
View ArticleCattle Chat: Preconditioning prepares calves for feedlot
Anyone who is about to compete in a race or is starting a new job must be trained or conditioned to avoid problems. Training and conditioning will help them compete and do their best work.In much the...
View ArticleOrganic dairy strives for community presence
Editor’s note: Each year, the New England Green Pastures Award honors an outstanding dairy family from each New England state for its production and financial management, as well as its contribution to...
View ArticleInflation: How long can meat prices stay this high?
Protein prices have increased rapidly in the past 24 months, amid the broader press of inflation. With inflation at its highest rate in more than 40 years, the question becomes how long beef, pork and...
View ArticleEarly-weaning considerations
Early weaning of calves can be a practical way to reduce pressure on pastures, and help extend forage and hay supplies during times of drought. With parts of North and South Dakota facing severe...
View ArticleWool country: Initiative seeks to boost industry
Wyoming isn’t wine country, though some intrepid growers might disagree. It’s wool country.As of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Wyoming ranked number one in domestic wool production. But most of that...
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