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Using AI to track feral pigs, diseases in Florida
University of Florida scientists who are using artificial intelligence to gather data on feral hog reproduction and movement. Feral pigs cost the agriculture industry at least $1.5 billion in damage,...
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Hog market soars on increasing demand
Prices for sows have more than doubled since start of the year, prices for slaughter hogs up 44%. By Michael HirtzerFarmers trying to rebuild their shrinking hog herds are holding on to mother pigs...
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Indiana Beef Cattle Association marches forward despite COVID-19
Hoosier Beef Notes: New officers elected; Hoosier Beef Congress was a success. COVID-19 tried its best, but it didn’t stop the Indiana Beef Cattle Association from moving forward in 2021. IBCA...
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Universities probe public on breeding cattle without horns
WSU, UC, UI scientists studying how consumers feel about changing the DNA of dairy cattle. The health and well-being of animals can be improved with genome-editing technology, but only if people trust...
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Diversify your operation with bison
Minimal inputs and a strong market make adding bison onto your operation a profitable choice. For most cattle producers, calving season involves sleepless nights caring for cows, being on the lookout...
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OSU livestream of hatching chicks returns
The cameras will remain on until 5 p.m. April 2. The chicks are back.For the eighth year, the world can watch chicken eggs hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream.The...
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Out of retirement to serve nation’s cattle producers
Jerry Bohn takes on the challenge of leading NCBA and sharing beef producers’ stories. Retirement. It’s a funny word in the agriculture industry. Not many farmers and ranchers actually stop working...
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Bill to modify Farm Animal Liability Act unanimous out of committee
Texas Ag Law Blog: Tiffany Lashmet provides an update about a bill, how it relates to farmers'/ranchers' legal protection from liability. A bill that would seek to essentially undo a 2020 Texas...
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Bull breeding soundness should be tested after freeze
AgriLife Extension experts: Potential increased BSE failures due to frostbiteWinter Storm Uri could have long-term effects on Texas’ cattle herd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists...
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Legally remove black vultures that attack livestock
Missouri will serve as a pilot state for a federal black vulture depredation program. Populations of black vultures attacking young livestock have been on the rise in Missouri, but now livestock...
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Supreme Court to review California's Prop 12
If the law is not overturned, one state will control farming practices across the nation. On February 26, 2021 the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) requested the U.S. Supreme Court to review...
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Senators seek additional reform for livestock haulers
Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act creates working group at DOT to address hours of service and electronic logging mandates. A bipartisan group of senators reintroduced the Modernizing...
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Tropical cattle find roots in Illinois?
University of Illinois and South Carolina farm use reproductive technology and genetics to develop beef and dairy cattle that thrive in tropical climates. Artificial insemination, in vitro...
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Annual Bull Evaluation sale sets record
Bulls are intensely selected and nominated by breeders across the Great Lakes region. Bulls graduating from the 33rd annual Michigan Cattlemen’s Association-Michigan State University Bull Evaluation...
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Drought worsens, limited irrigation expected for parts of Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 30, 2021 Parts of the state slipped deeper into drought, and farmers who depend on irrigation water may find supplies limited.Parts of the state are in dire need...
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Minnesota-based Zinpro marks 50 years in animal nutrition business
Ongoing research, development and steady growth have led the company into manufacturing human nutrition products, too. Once known for its trace mineral products specifically to help animal lameness,...
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Preparation key in herd sire selection
Operational goals and the criteria required to accomplish those goals are important considerations prior to purchasing a new bull. Cattle producers may be feeling they’re back in school again, given...
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Orphaned foals require colostrum, special attention
Orphaned foals paired with a mare require close observation. A supplemental milk source may still be required. An orphan foal still needs another mare or a person to provide milk and care, especially...
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Workshop to assist livestock producers dealing with drought
“Developing a Drought Management Plan for the Ranch,” seminar addresses concerns, increased costs and economic strategies to minimize drought impact. Drought conditions persist in many regions of the...
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Feds charge Easterday in phantom cattle fraud scheme
Tyson Foods claims the Pasco, Wash., ranch billed for fictitious cattle and feed. Easterday pleaded guilty in federal court. A federal regulatory agency is taking civil enforcement action against...
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