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Putting a value on grazing corn residue
With higher pasture rental rates, Nebraska producers are more willing to transport cattle greater distances. By Jay Parsons, Daren Redfearn and Mary DrewnoskiThe western Corn Belt historically has...
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Perennials needed for best benefit to soil, grazing
Resilient Ag Landscapes: For one producer, cover crops and forages were a start, but perennials are the next step. Two years ago, Nebraska Farmer featured a young cattle producer and his family on the...
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Visit Avenue of Breeds at 2019 Iowa State Fair
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers is partnering with the Iowa State Fair to sponsor the Avenue of Breeds. In celebration of Iowa’s diverse livestock industry, the Coalition to Support Iowa’s...
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Has the cattle cycle peaked?
The price highs of the current cattle inventory cycle are likely behind us. The history of the cattle business has been one of cycles. Cow-calf producers expand inventories in response to profits....
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Plan now for winter forage stockpile
Fescue is good fodder for cattle; grazing timing is critical to prevent toxicity. Even though winter is four months away, it is time to think about and plan your winter cattle-feeding strategy, says...
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Answering your questions on vesicular stomatitis
An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis in horses and cattle is spreading north. An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis is spreading north. The latest cases are in western Colorado. Most cases involve...
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Entire Kansas delegation votes to end horse ‘soring’
The decades-old practice creates pain to force ‘Big Lick’ gait in some show horse breeds. It is not common in today’s polarized political world for legislation to pass with strong bipartisan support...
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Women in NRCS names Conservationist of the Year
Rachel Hopkins is a fourth-generation cattle producer and a community engagement specialist with MU Extension. A fourth-generation Crawford County, Mo., cattle producer was named Conservationist of...
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Emergency response training offered for livestock accidents
One-day training event is set for Sept. 23 at the Michigan State University Pavilion in East Lansing. After several livestock truck rollovers over the past few years in Michigan and adjacent states,...
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Meet the champions
Here’s a look at the champion market animals at the Illinois State Fair, plus which ones will sell in Tuesday’s Sale of Champions. The Illinois State Fair’s annual Parade of Champions emerged from the...
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Horse fly population above-average, hard to control
Not many chemicals labeled for horses. High populations of horse flies, a stubborn and difficult biting fly to control, have caused problems for Texas livestock producers this year, said a Texas...
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18 cases of anthrax confirmed in Southwest Texas, concern growing
Officials say cases are confined to the Southwest Texas region; animals can be protected with vaccination. Anthrax continues to be a growing concern in Texas, especially through the “anthrax triangle”...
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Do your homework before grazing cover crops
Summer- or fall-planted cover crops can provide valuable forage. By Victor Shelton and Robert Zupancic Cover crops could be used for livestock grazing. If these crops are planted with funds from the...
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The amazing sock protector
Those of us who like to wear shorts in the summer have a problem. I have a solution. I'm one of those people who likes to wear shorts all summer and into the fall. And I recently found a product that...
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High elevation climate favors alfalfa quality
Dairy quality hay is common among northeastern California growers Soil and climate combine across a large region of northern California to create near-ideal growing conditions for high-quality alfalfa...
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Spotted at the Illinois State Fair
Slideshow: Here’s a look at the kids, livestock, fun and more at the 2019 Illinois State Fair. The 2019 Illinois State Fair is rolling through its 11-day run in Springfield, where fairgoers have...
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Big winners at 2019 Iowa State Fair
Special livestock contests attract attention and raise money each year. Weighing in at 1,254 pounds, a 3½-year-old crossbred hog bested the competition to claim the Big Boar title at the 2019 Iowa...
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How to stretch livestock rations with distillers grain
Learn tips on ways to store distillers grain to get the most out of your livestock rations. By Warren RuscheOne of the challenges livestock producers always face is securing adequate amounts of...
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Western Illinois farmers eligible to graze CRP
Farmers in seven counties can apply with FSA to graze Conservation Reserve Program land until Sept. 30. USDA’s Illinois office for the Farm Service Agency recently came to the aid of western Illinois...
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Keep livestock cool in late-August heat
Hot weather affects each type of livestock differently and impacts production and animal welfare. Summer heat has returned to most of Iowa this weekend and into the coming week. High temperatures are...
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