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Read, cook, bake, enjoy!
Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Cooks’ new book, “The Farmer and the Chef,” celebrates where our food comes from and some creative ways to enjoy it. A new book offered by Minnesota Farmers Union...
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Livestock pandemic aid offers 80% indemnity payments
USDA announces Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program for livestock producers who had to euthanize animals during COVID. Livestock producers who had to euthanize animals during the pandemic will receive...
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Biosecurity resources available for small-scale livestock producers
SARE-funded project developed by ISU College of Veterinary Medicine provides videos, tip sheets and checklists to help improve biosecurity. Livestock farmers know that reducing the spread of disease...
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Kansas dairy industry looks at future expansion opportunities
Kansas Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth begins virtual breakouts with the dairy sector. The Kansas dairy sector has plenty of opportunities and challenges ahead of it in the coming decade,...
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Legislative proposal bans CAFOs, reinstates MCOOL
Farm System Reform Act introduced by Sen. Booker and Rep. Khanna would force major changes on ag industry. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a wide sweeping bill – the...
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Agriculture loses in U.S. Supreme Court
A law out of California will force hog and veal producers to restructure their facilities to meet confinement standards. In a 41-page publication, the United States Supreme Court in case 20-1215 North...
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Beef processing facility planned in western Iowa
Cattle producers in Iowa and eastern Nebraska will have an additional market for cattle when a new beef processing plant opens in late 2023. Beginning in late 2023, cattle producers in Iowa and...
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A steer by any other name
Naming 4-H and FFA livestock is a rite of passage every member undertakes. Go down the rows of stalls at the county fair — any species — and I bet you’ll see three Bandits and at least two...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Check out these 7 stories you may have missed this week. The weather continues to be the dominant theme in agriculture this week. However, that’s not where the news ends. This week, a petite, ok,...
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Manage heat conditions for cattle comfort, efficiency
K-State veterinarian shares tips for managing cattle heat stress. When the thermometer inches into the 100-degree-F territory, it can get mighty uncomfortable for people. But livestock also feel the...
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Last chance for courts to stave off economic disaster for livestock farmers
California law would force all pork, veal farms to spend millions to meet arbitrary building guidelines Last week’s blog on July 15 painted a bleak picture about how California’s, Proposition 12 law...
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Drought draws state disaster assistance
Minnesota offers zero-interest loans for affected farm operations. The drought is prompting state officials to activate programs that provide financial assistance to impacted farming businesses.The...
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Make grazing go smoother with these tips and gadgets
Slideshow: Check out these new and not-so-new ideas from graziers and specialists. Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the right word and the almost-right word is the difference between a...
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Fall armyworms on the march across Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 20, 2021 Cooler temperatures and widespread rain events across Texas have forage and crop producers scrambling to fight armyworms, according to a Texas A&M...
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Kansas Ag Summit: Beef industry prime for future opportunities
Governor’s Summit on Agricultural Growth identifies beef sector growth in the region. Kansas is beef country. Cattle and calves generated $8.93 billion in cash receipts in 2019, which accounted for...
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Don’t let pastures run out of gas
Here’s why your pastures need their “beauty rest.” Purdue University Extension forage agronomist Keith Johnson says in some ways, taking care of your pasture is like taking care of yourself.“When I...
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5 practices that pay off in pasture management
Here are tips for how to get more from your pastures. Keith Johnson says that one of the most essential practices graziers can do is check pastures regularly.“When you go out to check on the...
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CSU launches multi-disciplinary ranch management program
The new graduate-level program in the Warner College of Natural Resources builds on the expertise of college researchers, faculty and staff. Ranches are critical to the Rocky Mountain region, serving...
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Quick Take: National corn leader, anhydrous training and more
Illinois farmer elected to NCGA board, anhydrous ammonia training, farmers wanted for tech survey, government pays for livestock loss, natural disaster loans and soy ambassadors. IL Corn president...
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Food crops become animal feed as North American drought worsens
The highest and greatest need in a drought is feed for livestock, so farmers will try to salvage hay value from crops. By Michael Hirtzer, Marcy Nicholson and Brian K. SullivanDrought is withering...
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