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A focus on year-round grazing
Through improved pastures and low-stress stock handling, the Sieben Livestock Co. is maximizing pastures Planning makes grazing cattle year-round in the Rocky Mountain West possible. It does require...
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How summer heat affects forage growth
As cattle graze, be aware of the stress hot weather is putting on forage. When it’s too hot, allow plants to recover for a longer time. With temperatures 90 degrees F and above and high humidity this...
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Ohioan named 2019 NJAA Adviser of the Year
The state adviser proves her dedication and commitment to junior Angus youth. Caring, determined and dedicated are a few adjectives used to describe Jamie King Wheeler. The Ohio Junior Angus...
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Plan to attend North American Manure Expo in Indiana
Take this opportunity to learn and see equipment in action this week in Newton County. The North American Manure Expo is like the world’s fair for anyone interested in manure management. And it’s...
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Bovine TB-positive cattle prompt more testing
Michigan producers in Presque Isle, Cheboygan and Emmet counties may receive notification letters. As a result of a cattle herd infected with bovine tuberculosis being identified in Presque Isle...
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Proposed legislation extends Clean Water Act liability
Congressmen Ro Khanna and Mark Pocan say it is only fair that large companies share liability with contract farmers Two “friends” of production agriculture introduced a bill in Congress named, “The...
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Online course for new landowners, agribusinesses to begin Aug. 18
The 12-week course will give students access to experts discussing topics such as tax issues, insurance and lease development. Generation Next: Our Turn to Ranch is a 12-week online course to be...
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Tennessean tells of cheap grazing system
Low input and improved cattle performance are part of the draw of native grasses. To passers-by, it may appear to be a pasture that got way out of hand with its tall weeds and flowers. But this lush...
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Veganism is an urban disease and it's growing
Despite the livestock industry's flaws, it does not have the responsibility of wrecking an entire nation's health. Domestic livestock production has been under fire for a long time. Truth is that we...
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Flood recovery meeting for Arkansas ag producers Aug. 15
Flood recovery meeting to be held at Conway County, Ark., Fairgrounds Multi-Purpose Building Arkansas farmers affected by the spring’s record-breaking flooding will be able to learn about available...
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Alternative crop outlook a mixed bag
Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 30, 2019 Alternative crops like sunflowers and sesame experienced a mixed year amid variable market conditions for the commodities that produce everything from...
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Flies galore bring up question of early control methods
Throwback Tech: Pioneers and modern farmers have tried unique ways to control flies. The 2019 season may well become notorious for several things. One of them will be flies.How bad is it? I use the...
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Raising their own replacements
Through the Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program, beef producers provide heifers, mentorship for future beef farmers. The future of beef farming in Minnesota is in good hands thanks to some...
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Events slated for Illinois State Fair
Quick Take: Ag Day, FFA tours, and pork and dairy events will occur during the state fair, Aug. 8-18 in Springfield. State fair’s Ag Day schedule announced Agriculture Day at the 2019 Illinois State...
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New incentive boosts South Dakota livestock development
Approving livestock development permits will make counties eligible for funding. There’s a new initiative to support livestock development in South Dakota.Joe Fiala, community development director for...
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Fewer calves in beef’s future?
The USDA cattle report may signal higher prices on the horizon as heifer retention stalls. Data from the USDA July Cattle Report suggests increasing beef supplies soon could come to an end,...
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Implications of this year's rains on next year's calf crop
With rapid growth and lower quality in hay, it's important to closely monitor body condition of cattle this winter. By Karla WilkeThis year's snowy and rainy spring gave way to above-average rainfall...
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To burn or not to burn native pasture
Prescribed burn revitalizes native grass stands. Native grasses like fire. “It invigorates them,” Pat Keyser says.The University of Tennessee professor and director for the Center for Native...
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Iowa State Fair 4-H livestock numbers increase
2019 promises to be a record-breaking year for 4-H livestock entries. The 2019 Iowa State Fair is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for the number of 4-H livestock entries in the show ring. This...
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7 Illinois counties eligible for CRP haying, grazing
Thanks to early rains and midsummer drought, FSA has opened up CRP acres for hay and grazing in seven western Illinois counties. USDA’s Illinois office for the Farm Service Agency recently came to the...
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