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Mandatory RFID required by 2023
RFID to replace metal ear tags for livestock movement across state lines By Jan. 1, 2023, cattle producers will be required to use radio frequency identification (RFID) ear tags to identify their...
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Feedyard program for students earns TEA certification
Feedyard Technician Program for high school students added to TEA's certified list. The Texas Education Agency has added the Feedyard Technician Program for high school students to its certified...
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Mud causing problems in South Carolina pastures
You can’t stop the rain. But there are some tried-and-true ways of managing its effects on the pasture your livestock depend on. In the spring, livestock owners’ fancy lightly turns to thoughts of...
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Why is Brazil’s cattle herd moving north?
Crops replace livestock nearer Brazil’s main ports. It used to be all hump-backed Zebu cattle when you drove through the countryside of western Minas Gerais State, just over the river north of Sao...
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UC updates cost study for raising beef cattle
The study estimates costs and returns of a representative owner-operated beef cattle operation. Among California's agricultural commodities, cattle rank fifth in revenue. The University of California...
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5 tips to prevent heat stress in your cows this summer
Provide plenty of shade and water, and invest in a good cooling system. It might be a little early in the growing season, but it’s never too early to get the barn ready for summer, especially on dairy...
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State budget holds promise for rural Indiana
Agricultural supporters got many things, but not everything, they wanted in 2019 budget legislation. There were several apparent victories for rural Indiana and agriculture in the two-year state...
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Pipestone Lamb and Wool’s 10th Sheep for Profit School set for July
The course is set for July 10-13 at Minnesota West Community and Technical College. The 2019 Pipestone Lamb and Wool Sheep for Profit School will be held July 10-13 at Minnesota West Community &...
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Horses, show cattle should get rabies vaccine
Large animals are just as likely as dogs or cats to be exposed to rabies. Rabies, an always fatal zoonotic disease, is a threat to horses and show cattle as well as dogs and cats, says Gregg...
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Ryegrass welcomed by Florida ranchers after Hurricane Michael
the seed took quickly to the storm-ravaged land and was fodder-ready within approximately six weeks. In the days after Hurricane Michael swept through the Florida Panhandle last October, residents...
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2018 Texas Agricultural Custom Rates Report published
Report lists common rates for custom services. Have you ever wondered what the going rate is in your area for custom farm work like hauling hay or harvesting wheat? The Texas A&M AgriLife...
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69’s little steer couldn’t resist: Part 1
This was his second foray along the county road. He had to sample the succulent goods in spite of his mama’s warning. The newly-green right-of-way was just too much for 69’s little steer to resist....
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Scientists investigate mysteries of puberty in young female cattle
Puberty research in heifers may have human implications. Uncovering the mysteries of puberty in young female cattle has been the focal point of career research for Texas A&M AgriLife Research...
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Time to rate your cow’s hairdo
Hair scoring offers an early indicator of heat stress in cows. You score a cow’s body condition, but do you score her hair?University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Eldon Cole says while...
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Rebuilding fences after flooding
Funding may be available to help, but keep a few things in mind regarding Nebraska's fencing law. After this spring's blizzards and flooding, fence rebuilding is a priority for many livestock...
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Jerry Ray named Tennessee Farmer of the Year
Ray raises corn, wheat, soybeans, hay and more than 1,400 head of stocker cattle. Jerry Ray of Tullahoma, Tenn., started farming 45 years ago on just 45 acres that once belonged to his grandfather....
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Jerry Ray named Tennessee Farmer of the Year
Jerry Ray raises corn, wheat, soybeans, hay and lots of cattle — more than 1,400 head of stocker cattle. Jerry Ray of Tullahoma, Tennessee, started farming 45 years ago on just 45 acres that once...
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69’s little steer couldn’t resist: Part 2
An honest effort at keeping the 69 pair from tearing through another fence. (Part 2 of the tale of 69 and her steer.) 69 was a tall, gray Charolais crossbred cow who was more than capable of scaling...
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Planting summer annual forages after failed wheat crop
A full soil moisture profile and a wet weather forecast may make conditions favorable for forage production. According to USDA numbers, hay stocks for the U.S. were the second lowest they have been...
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Tips to apply summer manure rounded up
Ask a CCA: Follow your manure nutrient plan for the best results. By Glen ArnoldIn my grandfather’s generation, summer was the most common time to apply manure. This was possible because wheat was a...
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