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Oregon initiative would ban animal slaughter, breeding
IP13 would classify slaughter as aggravated abuse, redefine AI and castration as sexual assault. An Oregon ballot initiative proposed for 2022 would effectively criminalize the farming of food animals...
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Cover crops work best paired with livestock
Resilient Ag Landscapes: Cover crop economics work best when grazed by livestock and supported by cost-share. While the benefits of cover crops for soil health are well-documented, the economic...
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Getting back to normal for livestock youth
Cancellations and new livestock shows were the name of the game for 2020. What do all those new shows mean in 2021? “Canceled” is a word that became too familiar in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Throws from Wyoming wool boost sheep program
275 sheep underwent their annual haircut in January. Profits from sales of limited-edition throws made from wool grown and knitted in Wyoming will be reinvested back in the College of Agriculture and...
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Sheep ultrasound certification school set for May
Training to provide a general understanding of how ultrasound technology works and best practices in the sheep industry. An ultrasound certification school will be offered by the Texas A&M...
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Get full benefit of higher cattle placement weights in feedlots
Consider whether USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance program would be beneficial to your operation. The rising feedlot cost of gain in the southern Great Plains should have cattle producers...
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Harvest prairie hay early for best quality
Depleting too much of the prairie hay crop could be detrimental for next year’s crop and beyond. Timing is everything when deciding to cut prairie hay, to ensure harvesting an optimum-quality...
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Gear up for grazing with strong management plans
The spring sets the tone for the entire grazing season. When the grass starts greening, the urge to get livestock on pasture is strong. However, patience and a little planning will pay off because...
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Don’t let lameness hobble your herd this season
Early diagnosis of the correct cause of cattle lameness can result in proper treatment and quicker healing. From the pasture to the feedlot, lameness can result in lost productivity from cattle and...
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Scaled-back dairy breed conventions planned
The national conventions for Holstein and Guernsey are coming to Pennsylvania, while Brown Swiss afficionados will meet in Massachusetts. The Northeast will be the center of the Holstein, Guernsey and...
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1st Aggieville Showdown brings cattle to the ’Ville
Slideshow: Organizers bring a cattle show to the Manhattan, Kan., streets of the downtown Aggieville Business District. Exhibitors from Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado made the drive to Manhattan, Kan.,...
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CattleCal podcast launched for cattle ranchers
The podcast episodes range in length from 8 to 30 minutes. Cattle ranchers have a new source for cattle research news from UC Cooperative Extension. CattleCal podcast is produced by Pedro...
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University of Minnesota researchers develop field test for CWD
New chronic wasting disease assay is cheaper and provides results in 24 hours. University of Minnesota researchers at the Minnesota Center for Prion Research (MNPRO) have developed a novel approach to...
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Kansas Land Values Book now available
The 2020 Kansas Land Values Book shows detailed sale information and trends. Strengthening commodity prices, low interest rates and recent large infusions of government payments supporting net farm...
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Drought brings challenges — and fire
In North Dakota, 98% of the state is in drought, with South Dakota not far behind. The drought facing most of the Dakotas not only means difficulties for planting, but also could spell trouble for...
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Dogs show exposure to COVID-19 virus
In all, 23 samples tested positive for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, according to Washington state officials. Officials in Washington state say they have confirmed a test showing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2,...
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Farm Progress America, April 28, 2021
Max Armstrong offers an update on a California measure that could impact pork producers across the country Max Armstrong reports on the continued uncertainty around California's Proposition 12. The...
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National animal groups shun Oregon, Colorado initiatives
HSUS, Food and Water Watch, ‘mega-dairy’ critics so far keeping their distance. Established animal-welfare groups that have pushed landmark ballot initiatives and efforts to curb so-called “factory...
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Texas sorghum acres expected to rise
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 27, 2021 Sorghum acres are expected to be up this year as prices and increased export demand have made the crop a hot commodity, according to a Texas A&M...
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Minnesota Dairy Initiatives program continues impact
The state program, now in its 25th year, helps dairy farmers build resiliency to invest in good times and remain steady in bad. The mid- to late 1980s were tough financial years for all farms across...
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