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White House takes aim at higher meat prices
Meat industry rejects conclusions drawn from a White House National Economic Council report. About half of the overall increase in grocery prices can be attributed to a significant increase from meat...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Relief for farm and food workers, how long can you leave corn in the field without risk of damage? Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.USDA grants for farm...
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Drought, heat challenging West’s forage producers
Experts try to help alfalfa and forage growers grapple with issues. As wildfire smoke continues to fill the skies and drought grips the West, farmers are trying to cope with dwindling water supplies...
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Testing hay, pastures key to offsetting high grain prices
The cost of grain in cattle has been steadily increasing since 2020. High feed grain prices have been an area of concern for livestock producers this year, leading many to look for more cost-effective...
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Farmers, ranchers eligible for USDA help to cover feed transport costs
USDA has expanded its financial assistance to those affected by the drought. In response to the severe drought conditions across the Western U.S., including Minnesota, USDA announced Sept. 8 it will...
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3 strategies to reduce cow herds’ environmental hoofprints
Cattlemen’s College: Practical ways to lower the emissions and boost the efficiency of your herd. Reducing your cow herd’s environmental “hoofprints” in the pasture can often lead to money savings and...
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FAPRI-MU adjusts ag outlook
Price outlooks have been updated for crops, livestock and food sectors. Strong demand from China, smaller supplies and other factors have resulted in higher prices for many agricultural commodities....
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1 Minnesota horse diagnosed with EEE; 1 diagnosed with EHV-1
Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses indicate that infected mosquitos are in an area and may infect humans. Horses in two Minnesota counties have been confirmed to have two different...
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4-H youth showcase record number of livestock at Iowa State Fair
Youth exhibited 1,432 animals in the 4-H Swine shows, and 322 animals in the 4-H Meat Goat shows — both record numbers. The return of the Iowa State Fair in 2021 was celebrated by many this year,...
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10 things to consider when establishing an alfalfa stand
Drought across the West has increased demand for alfalfa, and farmers are considering the crop. Drought across many of the alfalfa-producing acres in the U.S. West and Northern Plains has been in all...
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Adventures in grazing beef — on and off the farm
Commentary: Our cattle found out the grass isn’t greener on the other side of the fence. They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and this summer, eight of our cattle got...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Stepped-up basis preserved for farmers, fire halted production at JBS production facility. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Stepped-up basis...
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Billions in USDA pandemic assistance continues
Deadline extended for livestock pandemic assistance and update offered on $700 billion for biofuels sector. USDA has made over 20 announcements of significant resources of the pandemic assistance,...
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Tools to manage volatile markets
Livestock Outlook: Rising implied volatility on options indicates the market senses possible big moves. Cattle producers must choose a time and a price to sell. Futures and options markets offer...
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Biden makes 30% methane emissions reduction goal
Ag industry ready to make changes to accomplish pledge to reduce methane emissions by 2030 but will need help. President Joe Biden says the United States is joining forces with the European Union and...
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Local meat suppliers struggle to stay in business
Lack of processing access, concentration of marketing channels hinder small- and mid-scale farms and ranches. The University of California, Davis, Food Systems Lab has released a white paper showing...
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Another court rules against large-scale livestock farms
San Francisco-based court says Idaho pollutant permit lacks sufficient monitoring. The United States is home to 21,000 large-scale livestock farms, or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. According...
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Minnesota House committee hears CWD updates, criticisms
Frustration shared by lawmakers, citizens about the slow curtailment of chronic wasting disease in farmed cervids. State efforts to get a handle on chronic wasting disease in Minnesota is frustrating...
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Disease testing new additions to a herd
Veterinarian Dr. Rosslyn Biggs discusses important considerations before adding to the herd. Adding new herd members represents a significant investment, requiring time evaluating pedigrees, genomics...
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Grazing a tool to control cheatgrass
The practice can prevent buildup that can fuel catastrophic wildfires. Strategic grazing on cheatgrass-dominated rangelands can reduce this invasive species and reduce fuel loads for wildfires. Barry...
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