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7 cattle operations recognized for stewardship
Winners exemplify cattle producers' commitment to improving operations through environmental stewardship. Seven cattle operations have been recognized by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association as...
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Farm Progress America, October 22, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a federal program designed to help compensate livestock producers impacted by moves to protect endangered species Max Armstrong looks at news that there are efforts to...
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New book, 4-H buys and an Emmy
Montana State Extension news covers a diverse range of topics, from the history of wheat to helping with tribal health care. Farm Progress is rounding up a few news items from Montana State University...
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Farm Progress America, October 23, 2020
Max Armstrong digs into a new survey showing good news as consumers return to grocery stores Max Armstrong shares news that retail meat sales are returning to normal as the pandemic continues. Max...
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Talking beef prices and rail logistics
The Around Farm Progress Podcast digs into a couple of key policy issues impacting livestock and grain producers Beef price transparency is getting more attention these days because of two major...
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$7.7 million COVID-19 package heads for rural Minnesota
The financial support comes from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. A $7.7 million COVID-19 care package that focuses on helping Minnesota farmers and meat processors impacted by...
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Senators call for USDA to reverse CFAP2 dairy decision
Decision excludes dairy producers from COVID-19 assistance from losses related to meat produced from breeding animals. A group of 15 senators are calling on USDA to reverse its decision to exclude...
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Apply for CFAP2 through December
Program has paid out more than $7 billion to eligible producers since enrollment began last month. USDA Farm Service Agency approved more than $7 billion in payments to producers in the second round...
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First-year hemp variety trials to be discussed at TPPA conference
TPPA to host a three-day virtual conference aimed at producers and ag industry representatives. 2020 hemp growth for first-year CBD producers in Texas has been a mixed bag, ranging "from poor to...
View ArticleNCBA, MPF announce new convention dates
Two major industry shows are pushing their convention dates later in 2021 due to the pandemic. After much discussion, the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA) has decided to move the 2021 Cattle...
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Cool-season crop planting ramps up in South Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 27, 2020 Cool-season crops in the Rio Grande Valley are off to a good start after plantings were delayed by rain, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Pandemic reshapes sheep market
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the industry, hitting both sides of this versatile livestock market. Sheep may be considered a “dual crop” livestock source. While that’s usually a good thing for...
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Virtual event set for women in agriculture
The University of Missouri will host its annual conference for female farmers and ranchers online. Women in agriculture will have four nights to learn about livestock production, financial tools and...
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Farm Progress America, October 29, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on one company's expansion into the growing probiotics market Max Armstrong looks at the rise of probiotics in human and livestock diets. Max shares the story of one company's...
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SDSU survey collects beef cow loss data
Extension specialists and veterinarians are investigating beef cow loss before calving. Losing beef cows with or without clear causes of death is a frustrating reality that beef cattle producers face....
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Farm Progress America, October 30, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a new report that offers good news in the productivity of the pork industry Max Armstrong offers a look at a report from Metafarms and SMS looked at sow, nursery, finish...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Milk prices are expected to rise, a pilot program is introduced to pay you for incorporating new cropping practices and yes-- 2020 wouldn't be complete without a blue moon. Need a quick catch up on...
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Celebration for new UW-Madison meat science building set for Nov. 6
A virtual event will mark the completion of the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural...
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New University of Minnesota dry cow program reduces antibiotic use
The selective therapy program proves that routine dry cow antibiotic use can be cut in half. A University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine team has developed a new dry cow treatment program...
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Farming couple return to roots
Next-Gen Farming: Walkers focus on raising food and fiber for their family and community. Like most couples, Ben and Charis Walker discussed their plans for the future while they were dating.On their...
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