Clik here to view.
Producers praise proposed gray wolf delisting
Department of the Interior to publish rule. Today Jennifer Houston, president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and Bob Skinner, president of the Public Lands Council, released a joint...
View ArticleClik here to view.
K-State animal sciences quadrathlon draws 14 teams
Winner of K-State academic quadrathlon advances to Midwest regional competition. The Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Academic Quadrathlon took place Feb. 18-21. A total of 14...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Michigan farmer recognized as Master Pork Producer
Andy Snider of Snider Farms in Hart farrows 800 sows. Andy Snider of Hart, Mich., has been named as the 2019 Master Pork Producer by the Michigan Pork Producers Association. During the MPPA Pork...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Forecast rains likely to delay Arkansas field work, spring planting
Since October, much of Arkansas has received entire year’s worth of rain. For many Arkansas farms, whether row crop or livestock, the view is the same: water, mud and more water.“With many areas still...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Study clarifies U.S. beef's resource use, greenhouse gas emissions
Analysis spans five years, seven cattle-producing regions and uses data from more than 2,200 survey responses. A fuller picture is emerging of the environmental footprint of beef in the United...
View ArticleClik here to view.
State law requires all livestock locations to be registered
Deadline to update and register premises is July 31. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection in partnership with the Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium (WLIC)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When it comes to milk, how much is too much?
Selection of production traits that exceed the capacity of the environment increases costs — and may not increase output. By Travis MulliniksIn beef production, we tend to overdo genetic selection...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Predicting porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome
Minnesota scientists crunch data to offer more insight into this epidemic swine disease. Minnesota researchers are crunching surveillance data to predict the monthly risk of porcine reproductive and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Michigan’s Sam Hines honored at National Pork Industry Forum
Award recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment of state pork organization executives. Former Michigan Pork Producers Association Executive Vice President Sam Hines recently was honored with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EPA: Less overreach on large-scale livestock farms
After failing to beat CAFOs in court, EPA will abandon its Obama-era enforcement efforts.President Trump’s EPA has been soliciting public comment and recommendations on what national compliance...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NMSU researchers study kochia as forage option for rangeland
Forage kochia differs from the annual kochia weed prominent in the region. As weather patterns change causing drier conditions, rangelands and pastures may be in need of revegetation. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What to buy and graze
Cattle need to have the right makeup and background to bring you the best profits. Last fall I spent several hours looking at several cattle on farms and on the internet for a client/friend who needs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What to do with winter feeding, pasture areas
Buckeye Beef Brief: Pugged areas are extensive and widespread after a wet year. Damage from trampling and pugging — when livestock break up the soil surface, burying or uprooting plants, especially in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trade uncertainty, low commodity prices continue to weigh on farmers
Importance of agriculture to rural communities also discussed. Ongoing trade uncertainty coupled with low commodity prices and rising interest rates has created challenging times for agricultural...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Millers maximize cover crop rewards
Incorporating cows and obtaining organic premiums help the Millers in Oakland, Ill., get the most out of cover crops. Farmer and Illinois Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, has been no-tilling since 1997....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Building a brand
Farm aims for high-choice quality grades and consistency in finished animal size. When Josh and Sarah Ison look out over their family farm, they can see plenty of work that needs to be done.“It’s more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
USDA sets $45 million for virulent Newcastle response
Funding will help joint efforts to stop the disease's spread. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is making available an additional $45 million to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scoular to build new $50M manufacturing plant
State-of-the-art facility in Seward, Neb., will produce freeze-dried protein ingredients for the pet food industry. Scoular, an Omaha, Neb.-based company that buys, sells, transports and stores grain,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Funds available to help dispose of dead livestock
Farmers and ranchers can apply for assistance through NRCS' EQIP program now through April 5. As the floodwater recedes and snow melts, farmers and ranchers are getting a better look at the amount of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Common agricultural lease payment structures
Dr. Tiffany Lashmet discusses the pros and cons of a cash lease, crop share lease and a flex/hybrid lease. For agricultural lease agreements, there are normally three types of arrangements utilized:...
View Article