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Beef Improvement Federation opens registration for symposium
Organization opens registration for its annual symposium and tours. Registration is open for the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted...
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Manage heat stress in calves
Heat-stressed calves have 20% to 30% higher energy requirements. When we think about environmental effects on calves, most people believe cold weather is the main concern. But Lyssa Seefeldt,...
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California to lower livestock inspection fees
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross made the determination due to a budget surplus in the program. California's Bureau of Livestock Identification (BLI) will lower inspection fees by 10 cents per head beginning...
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Not all chicken litter is created equally
Because different feeds are used, the quality of the chicken litter differs. Broiler litter is a common fertilizer in row crop operations with a well-known foul odor. As one of the largest broiler...
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Fighting the battle of the bulge in equine
Lush spring forage is like candy to horses. Limiting the amount of time they are turned out is important. Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have...
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Meat remains star of the plate
Although external pressure seems staggering, animal agriculture remains strong. Many pressures are trying to push animal protein away from the center, if not entirely off, consumers’ plates. Although...
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What’s in a label? Ask third-party certifiers
The independent auditors verify, for consumers, which ag practices were employed to produce their food and fiber products. Product marketing tells the story of a product’s creation. For food products...
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Annual USDA survey of crops, stock, livestock begins soon
More than 3,500 Minnesota farmers will be contacted to participate. During the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct two major midyear surveys: the June...
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Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 15 in Thrall
Practices to enhance beef for small producers, consumers to be providedCattle feeding tips for small producers will highlight several topics and crop tours featured at the Stiles Farm Field Day June...
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Give weaned calves a good start by preventing coccidiosis
Simple steps can help reduce coccidiosis in weaned calves and improve recovery time. A small parasite can cause a lot of trouble for weaned calves. Preventing coccidiosis in stressed calves can give...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - May 21, 2021
Phantom farms get PPP money, Bayer back in court over Roundup claims and Pennsylvania ag teacher wins national honor. Need a quick catchup on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you might...
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Despite COVID-19, Iowa leads meat production
Livestock Outlook: The U.S. beef sector is bouncing back from pandemic disruptions, but soft beef prices had pressured earnings even before the feed cost surge. The cattle industry — like probably...
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BQA training available online
The Kansas Beef Council has online training modules available for Beef Quality Assurance certification. The Kansas Beef Council reminds cattle producers that Beef Quality Assurance certification...
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EPA sued for failure to update farm wastewater guidelines
CAFO requirements under Clean Water Act challenged by Food & Water Watch. Under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to annually review, and if necessary,...
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Meatless Mondays doesn’t mean no meat for most
Guilt won’t stop consumers from eating meat, it changes how they cook it. How do you like your steak? It can say a lot about how you feel in regards to meat.Research from the University at Buffalo...
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COVID-19 puts direct-to-consumer meat sales into hyperdrive
ChopLocal is a new platform that helps farmers and butcher shops market and ship their meat to customers around the country. The movement was already happening. Consumers were getting used to ordering...
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Grazing more help than harm for plants, animals
The practice can control non-native plants and maintain habitat and ecosystems to support a variety of species. Research recently published in the journal Sustainability documents a role for livestock...
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Idaho ram sale to mark 100th anniversary
The event will be held July 9-10 at the Gooding County Fairgrounds. One of the West's marquee livestock events will celebrate its 100th anniversary this summer.The Idaho Wool Growers Ram Sale, to be...
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Consider water sources as you take cattle to grass
Clean, plentiful water is a critical nutrient for cattle grazing in pastures. The fences have been checked. Mineral tubs have been laid out. It’s time for cattle to move to grass.But, before cattle...
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Farm groups gird for fight over Oregon’s IP13
Effective ranching ban would affect 12,000 Oregon producers, some in Northern California. The Oregon Farm Bureau has set aside an initial $25,000 to battle a proposed ballot initiative that would...
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