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New DoggTags pack a high-tech punch
DoggTags are an RFID alternative and Fitbit for cows in one small package. On the surface, they may look like ordinary ear tags. But DoggTags from Wyoming-based HerdDogg pack lots of info into a small...
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Meat industry works to boost consumer trust
The Protein PACT is a new 10-year consumer confidence campaign by animal ag. The meatpacking and processing industry needs to do less defending and deflecting and more embracing and changing.That was...
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Scientists pioneer new methods for culturing swine gut microbiomes
Beneficial bacteria in swine intestinal, or gut, microbiomes can protect or improve the health of pigs. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists have developed bacterial cultivation methods...
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Smart tags capture cattle data at a distance
HerdDogg’s new long-range smart tags allow cattle producers to monitor stock from 100 yards away. HerdDogg brings technology to the range so cattle producers can capture more data on their stock...
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Big score wins Florida farmer annual hay contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest uses the RFQ score to measure overall nutritive value of forage and predicted dry matter intake. Bill Conrad from Malone, Fla., grabbed top honors at the annual 2021...
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Sweet on swine
A new statewide sanctioned pig show series gives youth ages 5 to 21 the chance to grow in knowledge and appreciate pork genetics. Youth and their families who enjoy the camaraderie and competition of...
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Outguessing the Hogs and Pigs report
Livestock Outlook: Most September USDA hogs and pigs estimates came in well below the average of trade estimates before the report. “I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.”...
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Expect higher prices, fewer options on Thanksgiving turkeys
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 19, 2021 Consumers can expect higher prices and fewer options for whole turkeys leading into this Thanksgiving, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Revival of ethanol, challenges with waterhemp and an update from Mexico on GMO corn imports. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to bring you up-to-speed.IRS change in bank...
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Newsom signs Ag Pass, mobile slaughter bills
The Ag Pass program enables counties to allow farmers and ranchers to rescue their animals during wildfires. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a pair of bills to help the ranching industry,...
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Research shows beef packs a nutrient punch for all ages
Beef Checkoff-funded research shows nutrient-dense beef supports health for all ages. Ounce for ounce, beef packs a nutritional punch for consumers of all ages, according to Shalene McNeill, National...
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Can you afford to fertilize your hay?
Beef Brief: Knowing the nutrient content of forage fields is critical. With fertilizer prices on the rise and reaching levels not seen in years, some are wondering if they can afford to fertilize hay...
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Livestock precision tech ripe for startups
The industry is flush with opportunities for startups, particularly on the data side. With the technological advancements coming rapidly in agriculture, livestock is an industry ripe for tech...
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Ear tags detect signs of cattle heat, stress
Here’s how one cattle producer is using technology to detect heats and improve breeding rates. If you artificial inseminate your cows and heifers, you probably wish you spent less time heat-detecting...
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Honey production dips, beekeeping interest grows
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 26, 2021 Texas honey production dipped slightly, along with bee colony numbers, during 2021, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Molly...
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Carbon market, soil health headline 33rd TPPA Conference
Texas Plant Protection Association Conference to be offered in-person and online. Understanding carbon, whether that's credits, sequestration, or markets, will headline the 33rd Texas Plant Protection...
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Offseason lambing is hot
But raising sheep is not easy as it requires good management and attention to detail. This is the busiest time of year for Barbara Banbury. Every two weeks, she is sorting her flock of 400 ewes,...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Progress on Build Back Better framework, higher Thanksgiving grocery bills, increased dairy demand and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Biden...
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Docudrama shows potential for carbon-neutral farming
USFRA video shows how farmers need to be at the climate change table and provide solutions. A new docudrama produced by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) highlights the importance of...
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Grazing in orchards, vineyards mutually beneficial
In silvopasture, which contains multiple trees, the livestock spread out more. This avoids detrimental impact to a single tree and area. Livestock grazing serves several purposes. It feeds the...
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