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Brazil’s meat processors pressing forward
The South American ag giant looks to gain meat sales while U.S. industry staggers. As some meat processing plants in the U.S. shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some Brazilians see an opportunity...
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Ohio livestock producers facing difficult decisions
Meat processing plants may force euthanizing. The COVID-19 pandemic has led farmers to some excruciating decisions to cut their losses, including euthanizing animals.There’s a financial toll, for...
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Nevada Extension steps up with webinar program
The series of programs, which began in April, covers a wide range of topics to help producers weather the challenges of COVID-19. It’s hard to quantify the challenges farmers face under the pressure...
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Feeder steer refuses corn, keeps slim physique and quirky personality
Chuck was born out of season and displayed a personality as cool as an early spring morning just after sunrise. He’s literally the most low-maintenance bovine I’ve ever met. He might be the only...
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New studies outline costs of irrigated pasture
Research by UC's Agricultural Issues Center focuses on central Sierra Nevada foothills. Two new studies on the costs and returns of establishing and producing irrigated pasture in the Sierra Nevada...
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Private rodeo delays reopening in Shasta County
Updated: After Mother's Day event receives national media attention, county pauses before allowing more businesses to reopen. A private stock company's Mother's Day rodeo in Cottonwood, Calif., that...
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K-State offers resources to help Kansas through pandemic
K-State researchers are offering specialized help to livestock producers and processors. Kansas State University is helping families in Kansas by arming them with new research, information, tools and...
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Farm Progress America, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news that several attorneys general are asking for an investigation of the meat processing industry Max Armstrong reports on 11 state attorneys general who want the U.S....
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Meatpackers eye operational changes
Changes will likely result in higher costs in the meat case. By Isis Almeida and Jen SkerrittThe human cost of producing 99-cent chickens and affordable burgers during a pandemic is pushing U.S....
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Alabama’s Farm of Distinction overcame tornado, fire and failure
A Lowndes County beef, poultry and pecan operation was named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction. A Lowndes County beef, poultry and pecan operation was named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction during a special...
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New livestock judging coach named for Wyoming
The University of Wyoming will have a new leader for its nationally known team in November. The University of Wyoming’s new livestock judging coach won’t start until November, but the team’s...
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Alternative crop acreage up, market conditions are a mixed bag
Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 13, 2020 Alternative crop acres are expected to be up amid mixed market conditions, said Calvin Trostle, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist, Lubbock....
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House, Senate differ on next round of COVID-19 aid
Take a deeper look at some agricultural provisions that ended up in $3 trillion House Democrat relief package. Ever since the passage of the $2 trillion Coronavirus, Aid, Relief & Economic...
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Washington State dairy sued for manure disposal
Plaintiffs enraged at ‘open dumping’ of manure on farm fields. Another Washington State dairy has been sued by environmental groups alleging that their storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal...
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Farm Progress America, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight on how, and why, the meat processing industry has evolved as it has Max Armstrong shares that the meat packing industry has streamlined to just four companies controlling...
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COVID-19 impact highlights meat processing vulnerability
The food supply chain could be feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic long after it’s over. Someday, COVID-19 will be in the rearview mirror. The question is this: Will the view through the...
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Swine industry update, a trip north and testing seed performance
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from National Hog Farmer, Dakota Farmer and Southeast Farm Press The fast-moving market challenges brought on by coronavirus require a check-in...
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Clover causes death in Missouri cow herds
Here are some tips for reducing bloat in cattle when clover is heavy in pastures. “White clover is as thick as dog’s hair,” says Ryan Lock, University of Missouri Extension specialist. Too much clover...
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Forage options for holding cattle amid COVID-19 pandemic
Need extra forage? Plant sorghum sudangrass when soil temperatures warm. Some cattle producers are overstocking and intensively grazing pastures as cattle destined for market were derailed as...
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Coyotes spell big trouble for Kansas livestock producers
Coyotes are the most common predator for Kansas livestock that kill sheep as well as cattle. Charlie Lee knows a thing or 200 about the problems Kansas coyotes can bring livestock producers.“I...
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