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Brent Spurlock named Farmer Rancher of the Year
Spurlock honored for farming and community involvement. "The best thing you can put on your farm is your shadow." That's the best advice Brent Spurlock says his dad, James, ever gave him.Brent has...
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How to successfully grow your livestock farm
Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers invites you to attend Farming for the Future conference. The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers is hosting its 15th annual Farming for the Future Conference at...
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Surveys seek financial, cattle inventory data
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is requesting Minnesota farmers respond to two upcoming surveys. The USDA NASS Minnesota Field Office announced two upcoming surveys that request responses...
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Rethink pastures to boost stocking rates
Implementing a grazing plan and adding legumes to irrigated pastures raise plant yields and allow you to feed more livestock. For farmers and ranchers, the lack of more land appears to constrain...
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NPPC, AFBF take California to court
Two farm groups file suit against California's Proposition 12 sow housing requirements. The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau Federation delivered an early Christmas gift for...
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First foot-and-mouth disease training offered to North American vets, animal...
Research suggests a U.S. outbreak could result in losses of $15 billion to $100 billion. A first-ever field training for North American private-sector veterinarians and state and federal animal health...
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Kansas Livestock Association elects new leadership
Harry Moser was chosen as KLA’s new president during its annual business meeting Dec. 6. Members of the Kansas Livestock Association elected Wheaton cow-calf producer Harry Moser as president during...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week – Dec. 27, 2019
Digging into a farm group lawsuit targeting a new California law, managing grain, researching 'lost' crops, when veggie crops aren't vegan and more. With the busy holiday season, you may have missed a...
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A summary of livestock-related insurance programs
Subsidized products provide access to new tools for Nebraska producers to protect their bottom line. By Jay ParsonsAccording to the 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture, almost 48% of Nebraska farms own...
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Western Farm Show is more than just equipment
The event, which will be Feb. 21-23 in Kansas City, also features displays of other ag products and services. With hundreds of exhibits and acres of things to see and do, the 2020 Western Farm Show...
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No more free livestock tags for Minnesota livestock farmers
Farmers may purchase their own from their veterinarians or the manufacturer. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health has depleted its supply of free USDA National Uniform Eartagging System (NUES) metal...
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Foreign objects, like plastic, can cause stomach obstructions
Buckeye Beef Brief: Bale wrap and litter can cause digestive issues. The stomach is a fascinating part of the body, regardless of what species you study.Digestion is an active and noisy process: from...
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Searching for more income name of the game
A hay business and cattle help this farmer's bottom line. When Mike Andrew was attending Purdue University, ag economists advised students going back to farm to invest in equipment and inputs, not...
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Texas producer focuses on soil health, 'Something is happening'
Zachary Yanta discusses the benefits of soil health management system. Standing in a clean field readied for planting near Runge, Texas, Zachary Yanta and his son watch as another norther blows away...
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Montana reports new brucellosis case
Single cow with brucellosis found within state's Designated Surveillance Area. The Montana Department of Livestock reported Dec. 30 that a single cow on a Madison County, Mont., ranch within Montana’s...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week – Jan. 3, 2020
The comment period for hemp extended, the future of beef prices, hog futures increases and the bird flu hits Poland. The holidays have you missing some ag news this week? We have a solution! Here’s...
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Young Stockmen’s Academy graduates class of 2019
Kansas Livestock Association’s 14th YSA class brings the program’s graduated alumni up to 280. The 14th class of the Kansas Livestock Association Young Stockmen’s Academy graduated last month at the...
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North Dakota Livestock Summit set for Jan. 14
The event, held at Black Leg Ranch near McKenzie, N.D., runs from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Attend the second annual North Dakota Livestock Summit on Jan. 14 at Black Leg Ranch, near McKenzie, N.D.The...
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The Prairie Profile: Nic Anderson
For Nic Anderson, life is all livestock, all the time. Here's a look at how he bridges the gap for farmers and regulations, and how he deals with activists. He started with chickens as a kid, then got...
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Use numbers correctly during this bull sale season
Do not make the buying process more complicated than it needs to be; use the tools that science has provided. By Matt SpanglerThis bull sale season, profit-minded cattle producers will utilize...
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