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They made it to the circus, and the cow calved in the privet: Part 2
A traveling company of acrobats, clowns and other entertainers are just no match for ranch life. This is part 2 of On the ranch, going to the circus can be a 'circus' which was published Dec. 29.After...
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U.S. red meat exports maintain robust pace
Beef exports to China continued to reach new heights in November, up 700% from a year ago U.S. beef exports posted one of the best months on record in November, according to data released by the U.S....
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Unit cost of production workshop set
The two-day, in-person event for cattle producers will be in Valentine, Neb. A two-day, in-person Nebraska Extension workshop will provide hands-on learning for cow-calf producers to teach them how to...
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New report synthesizes science of rangelands
The series includes past and current practices for managing vegetation, grazing and livestock. Decades of research-based knowledge about the history, physical characteristics and vegetation in...
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NSGP to host lambing and kidding schools
The sessions will be held at operations near Seward and Bayard, Neb. The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers, along with Nebraska Extension, are planning two sessions of a lambing and kidding school....
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China still major driver in 2021 ag economic outlook
Farm Bureau economists weigh in on what the likely biggest ag market movers will be in 2021. China’s demand for protein, and feedstuffs to feed their domestic herd, remains the “big elephant in the...
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Working to make agriculture more sustainable
Researchers create tool to measure overall nitrogen loss and nitrogen loss intensity. A team of researchers are hoping their work in nitrogen research will help make progress in making agricultural...
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West’s hay, livestock producers face array of challenges
Profitability hinges on coronavirus recovery, spring rains and corn prices. Dairy, hay and livestock producers in the West face no shortage of challenges in early 2021, including trade disruptions, a...
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CoBank Quarterly: Reasons for optimism, but risks remain
Latest Quarterly report from CoBank Knowledge Exchange finds grain price rally benefits growers and farm supply retailers. According to the new Quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, it...
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Take steps toward better weed control in pastures
This virtual field day could add dollars to your bottom line. If you have livestock that graze on pasture, you owe it to yourself to attend Controlling Pasture Weeds. Because it is a virtual field...
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Farm Progress America, January 18, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on the management of wolves in the state with the highest population Max Armstrong digs into the predator problem facing agriculture. Max looks at the end of the federal...
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Understand strategies of growing organic livestock
Tough Decisions: Converting part or all of an operation to certified organic is one way to potentially increase profit. USDA “certified organic” is a form of production that has received considerable...
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Grants fund research to improve livestock producers' profitability
Oklahoma State University researchers receive two grants to fund beef cattle and swine studies. Researchers with Oklahoma State University’s Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources...
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High Plains budgets, profitability analyzer available
Crop and livestock budget spreadsheets allow producers to customize budgets. As producers begin planning for their new cropping season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released the...
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Bulls are back in town
Corn futures climb to seven-and-a-half-year highs on tight supplies. Despite the recent market correction in the corn market over the past two days, due in large part to biofuel blending exemption...
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Impressive score wins Virginia grower annual hay contest
Brian Johnson of McKenney, Va., won the annual Southeastern Hay Contest with high-quality alfalfa, scoring 268 RFQ. Brian Johnson of McKenney, Va., grabbed the top spot of the 2020 Southeastern Hay...
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Cattle markets back on track in 2021
2021 Southwest Economic Outlook: Southwest economists and specialists weigh in on the 2021 economic outlook. Though pandemic impacts continue today, cattle and beef markets are showing signs of...
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A beef industry event, and new tech for corn
The Around Farm Progress podcast shares details of an innovative new way beef producers can get a leg up on 2021; and for corn producers There are two very different topics brought together for this...
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Utah, Wyoming team for Ag Day festivities
Tuesday's event will feature talks on equine health, heifer development and other topics. Topics ranging from equine health to heifer development will be part of Wyoming-Utah Ag Day Tuesday, Jan. 26,...
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Cow-calf operators should have colostrum supplies on hand
Be careful not to confuse commercial colostrum supplements and replacers. Cow-calf operators who have not already stored several doses of colostrum or colostrum replacer should do so before the start...
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