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Cattle producers whoop, applaud sale barn prices
A mid-December sale of 229 heifers averaged $2,017 at F&T Livestock Market in Missouri. After a mid-December sale of 229 heifers averaged $2,017, all Daniel Mallory, sales manager and University...
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It's time to have a long talk with Dad
Agrivision: Parents and children need to discuss the future of the farm and talk to others involved. I currently work about 75 hours per week on a 125-cow dairy farm as well as run our family farm. We...
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Legislation aims to increase checkoff oversight
Nebraska representatives introduces legislation to add accountability to USDA checkoff programs. Nevada Rep. Dina Titus introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act to "add accountability...
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ISU Meats Lab welcomes new leader
Terry Houser takes the helm, as Joe Cordray retires after 50 years at Iowa State’s Meat Science program. For decades, the Meats Laboratory at Iowa State University has been a leader in educating...
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Suit alleges USDA puts consumers at risk
Center for Food Safety, Food & Water Watch sue over changes to swine slaughter inspection. The Center for Food Safety, Food & Water Watch and two supporting members sued USDA on Jan. 13...
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Reaction to USDA's GIPSA proposal
NFU, OCM encourage Trump administration to adopt greater protections for family farmers, ranchers. On Jan. 10, USDA published a new proposed rulespecifying four criteria USDA's Agricultural Marketing...
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Applications open for K-State Animal Sciences workshop
The workshop will be held in June and open to students in 9th through 12th grade. Students from across the country with an interest in the livestock industry and related careers can apply now for the...
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Wisconsin was once No. 2 producer of sheep
Alice in Dairyland: About 75,000 sheep are raised on Wisconsin farms today. From cranberries to carrots and milk to mink, the diversity of Wisconsin agriculture is our greatest strength. Though this...
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Pork producers battle 'fake meat', '60 Minutes'
Commontary: I'm all for consumer choice, but one can understand how producers might think they're under attack Things seem to be looking up for the U.S. pork industry, considering that exports of...
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Students get up close and personal with data
A University of Wyoming class teaches the value of satellite imagery by using pictures from students' farms. Classwork in college is important, but sometimes it can be a little antiseptic. The...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 17, 2020
Missouri farmer scams buyers, consumers for more than decade, Wisconsin lost about 18% dairy farms in two years and pawpaw production range expands. Missed some news this week? Here are 7 ag stories...
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USDA invests in disease prevention
$10.2 million awarded to support emergency disease response training. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to make progress on implementing the 2018 Farm Bill.On Jan. 16, APHIS...
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Apply for wolf conflict prevention grant by Jan. 31
The funds can be used for approved practices such as guard animals and young animal shelters. The deadline for Minnesota livestock farmers to apply for new funding to prevent wolf attacks is Jan....
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Lactating animals need quality feed in late winter, spring
Forage Corner: Know the value of your forage, and supplement accordingly. No matter what type of livestock you raise, chances are they’re either lactating now or will be soon. Many beef producers, for...
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Marketing webinars, dicamba reminders from Colorado
State will begin offering an ag marketing program in February, while the state ag department issues a reminder for producers raising soybeans. Raising crops and livestock can be challenging, but many...
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Building a farm pond that works for you
Nebraska producer's project has provided a flood-control structure and a new fishery for all to enjoy. It took a while to accomplish, but Gerald Bousquet of Hubbard, Neb., and his family eventually...
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Kansas Livestock Association showcases industry advocacy
Attendees of the KLA Leadership Conference got a behind scenes look at KLA’s lobbying efforts. Beef industry stakeholders from across the state participated in the Kansas Livestock Association...
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Lamb leaders elected
American Lamb Board elects South Dakota sheep producer as new chairwoman. Gwendolyn Kitzan of South Dakota is the new chairwoman of the American Lamb Board. Vice chair is David Quam, Texas, Greg...
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Groups seek freeze on hog farm permits
Ahead of Iowa presidential caucus, activists urge candidates to back a moratorium on large livestock farms. A large group of protestors gathered at the Iowa state Capitol building Jan. 23, calling on...
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Vegan senator declares war on big livestock farms
The Farm Reform Act of 2019 would dismantle large-scale livestock agriculture, boost conservation. The Farm Reform Act of 2019, intended to reform U.S. agriculture, has been introduced by failed...
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