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UC: Grazing helps California tackle wildfire
"We need to make livestock into firefighters," specialist says. California is searching for solutions to the wildfire crisis. Livestock ranchers believe they can help.At the 14th Annual Rangeland...
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Key decisions for warm-season and alternative forages
While annual forages can be cost-effective, keep the planting date in mind and have realistic expectations. By Daren Redfearnand Mary DrewnoskiForage production systems include spring and fall grazing...
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Hard work of raising organic broilers pays off for Delaware farmers
John and Linda Brown won the 2018 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award. While raising organic broilers can be more lucrative than raising conventional birds, it’s also a lot more work. At least...
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Looking at cow size’s effect on production
A Michigan researcher and his team have been studying potential differences in cow size and efficiency on grass. When Jason Rowntree, Michigan State University animal science professor, took the helm...
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Silage collapse can prove deadly
Purdue farm safety specialist offers tips to avoid incidents around stored commodities. By Stan MadduxA Purdue University farm safety expert says nobody should be on foot at the face of an outdoor...
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Southeast Ohio lambing, kidding workshop set for March 25
Tour a pasture-based sheep operation in conjunction with a series of talks. Arguably, one of the most stressful time periods during the small-ruminant production cycle is the preparation and care of...
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New app available for electronic livestock health certificates
NDA's Animal Disease Traceability program allows veterinarians to issue certificates electronically. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture recently initiated an easier, more convenient way for...
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Management checklist for new bulls
An SDSU specialist suggests this checklist for managing new bulls from delivery to breeding. Manage new bulls carefully between the time you take delivery of them and the start of breeding season. How...
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Excellence recognized by Ohio Cattlemen’s Association
Slideshow: Videos of each recipient’s operation are available online. During the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association 2019 annual meeting and awards banquet, Ohio producers representing various aspects of...
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Ohio Cattlemen’s Association honors young cattlemen
The Thornburgs have expanded their herd from 11 cows to 40. For Brad and Mindy Thornburg, breeding good beef cattle is more than a family occupation; it’s what brought them together. The couple, who...
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Mexican strain of bovine tuberculosis found in North Dakota
Animals that test negative may move to slaughter, but other movements are not allowed. An unusual case of bovine tuberculosis has been discovered in North Dakota. State veterinarians are investigating...
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Red Bluff bull sale draws fair-weather crowd
$1.15 million for 302 bulls falls short of last year’s total. Balmy afternoons in the low 70s brought thousands of ranchers, vendors and curious onlookers to the fairgrounds in Red Bluff, Calif., for...
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Be prepared for polar vortex
Bitter cold forecast to last through Jan. 31; talk to farm employees and take special care of livestock and pets. With one of the coldest arctic air masses in years bearing down on the Upper Midwest...
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Pritzker announces $800,000 fairgrounds donation
The money comes from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s inauguration ticket sales and will be used to repair major buildings at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Gov. J.B. Pritzker is donating $800,000 to the...
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Can you make a profit at these prices?
NDSU Extension Service has published its 2019 crop and livestock price estimates. Can you make a profit on $3.30 corn? $8.10 soybeans? $5.60 wheat?Can you make a profit if you got $185 per cwt for...
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Global feed tonnage exceeds 1 billion metric tons for third year
Alltech Global Feed Survey says China is the top feed-producing country in the world. International feed tonnage increased by 3% in 2018, exceeding 1 billion metric tons for the third consecutive...
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Practices to consider for calving season
Having a plan can help minimize calf loss and reduce stress on the person caring for the cow herd. For some, the calving season is almost upon us, while for others, the start of the calving season...
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North Dakota Livestock Alliance champions livestock enterprises
The alliance is spreading the word about the value of livestock enterprises. The North Dakota Livestock Alliance is making some progress in its mission to help develop more livestock enterprises, says...
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One cold night in the barn
Fourteen-year-old cattlemen learn real-life lessons real fast when it’s their dollars — and cows — at stake. The time: 10 p.m. The temperature: 6 degrees F (and dropping). The heifer: ready to...
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Feed industry offers guidelines to safeguard feed
American Feed Industry Association is developing the plans in part because of African swine fever. The American Feed Industry Association is working on a multi-pronged action plan to research...
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