KLA members set policy regarding lesser prairie chicken
Environmental groups continued pressure on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the lesser prairie chicken as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act is one issue that just won’t seem to...
View ArticleKLA members set policy regarding lesser prairie chicken
Environmental groups continued pressure on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the lesser prairie chicken as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act is one issue that just won’t seem to...
View ArticleKeep losses low when feeding hay
You have options when feeding cattle to cut hay waste and lower costs while boosting animal behavior and performance.Charlie Ellis, University of Missouri Extension specialist, says farmers can choose...
View ArticleLashmet takes a look back at Texas ag law in 2022
Each year, I am surprised by the number of agricultural law developments across Texas. This year is no exception, and I believe it may be the biggest year for agricultural law that I can remember in...
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ND farm first to be featured in online series
A new online series called “Faces of Food” from ADM celebrates the “individuals who collectively feed the world,” and brings farmers and ranchers to the mainstream consumer. The first episode of the...
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A look back at 2022
It’s hard to believe the new year is almost here.For many producers, it will be a year to remember. For others, it will be a year to forget.The high crop and dairy prices were a welcome sight, but...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some news this week? Read on – we’ve made it easy to catch up! Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture.Taylor confirmed for USDA postAfter a long wait, the Senate voted to...
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Evaluate new haying tools found at farm shows
Maybe you think you know all you need to know about making quality hay and forage for your livestock. And maybe you believe you have all the equipment you need to do it effectively and efficiently....
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Year after tornado, Kentucky ag center looks back and pushes forward
A year ago, a tornado outbreak destroyed most of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton.UKREC director Carrie Knott and the center’s farm managers, facilities...
View ArticleStartup aims to unlock grazing land value
Startups focusing on agriculture target either specialty crops or row crops. But what about that 28% of the U.S. land mass tied up in pastures? Is there value to be captured in that 600 million acres?...
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Make management decisions from enterprise budgets
During the winter months, most farm and ranch managers are working to complete accounting tasks and closing the books for the prior year. Many are well into making production and management decisions...
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Iowa Pork Congress celebrates 50 years
The 2023 Iowa Pork Congress will be held Jan. 25 and 26 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. It will be the 50th Iowa Pork Congress that involves a trade show, educational sessions, and the Iowa...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some news this week? The holiday season can be hectic, so we’ve got you covered. Here’s a collection of the top headlines in agriculture.Massive spending bill includes agThere’s lots to...
View ArticleAnimal ag can be part of climate solution
President Randy Kron and the leadership of Indiana Farm Bureau made a bold move in developing the organization’s annual conference program. For the keynote speaker, they invited a professor from...
View ArticleUltra-low gossypol cottonseed could reduce world hunger
Ultra-low gossypol cottonseed (ULGCS) represents a biotechnology product that can help address protein malnutrition in most cotton-growing countries.Research has shown that cottonseed as a protein...
View ArticleLambing, kidding workshops planned for January
There are three upcoming workshops, two in January and one in March, focused on helping sheep and goat producers during birthing time.The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Association (NS&GP) is...
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What’s new at Pennsylvania Farm Show?
It’s time to start planning your visit to the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show, which opens to the public Jan. 7 but features several preshow events Jan. 6.Among the new items this year:• Destination...
View ArticleTool offers DIY detection of disease, contaminates
Detecting unwanted products or diseases in the environment has not been easy. The process usually involves collecting a sample and shipping it to a lab somewhere. But a new tool from startup Salvus LLC...
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Improve pastures — for beef and birds
Jordon Beshears started as a wildlife biologist in Lincoln County, Mo., and worked about 18,000 acres in the St. Louis district managing land for quail and obligate grassland birds.Then, five years...
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Fewer cattle may weaken feed demand
Editor’s note: Brian Splitt will share his grain marketing expertise, “How to market with technicals and fundamentals,” at the upcoming Farm Futures Business Summit Jan. 19-20, 2023. Review and...
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