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Feeding high-octane corn can put feedlots in winner’s circle
Research shows amylase-enhanced corn hybrids offer cattle feeding efficiencies. If you could use high-octane fuel in your boat, getting better performance from your boat and yet paying lower octane...
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State plans more than 22,000 CWD samples this hunting season
The DNR and Board of Animal Health provided CWD updates Oct. 27 to the Minnesota House. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Board of Animal Health appeared before the...
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Worst fall armyworm infestation since the 1970s
The aftereffects of fall armyworms could significantly impact hay supplies for livestock producers this winter. 2021 will forever be known as the year of fall armyworms. These forage pests attacked...
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South, Central Texas cool-season crops, prices promising
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 2, 2021 While prospects for cool-season crops in South and Central Texas look positive, increased production costs and pandemic-related challenges will likely have...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Food supply chain struggles with labor shortages, Biden pledges lofty emission reduction goals at COP26. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Trucker...
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COVID-19 infects animals in Colorado zoo
Two hyenas, 11 lions and two tigers tested positive, according to APHIS. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) on Nov. 5 announced...
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Hunters urged to submit deer heads for TB testing
At least 2,800 deer heads must be submitted for testing in four core counties. Michigan’s cattle industry needs the support of hunters in northeast Lower Michigan. It’s long been known that Michigan’s...
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Update on gene editing instead of physical castration
Researchers used gene editing in 2019 to produce pigs which stay adolescent. Where is that work now? It’s been just over two years since a group of gene-edited piglets was born in the U.S. As...
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Students explore feed yard job opportunities
KDA’s first Immersion Experience Field Day brings students to the Ward Feed Yard. Many in agricultural found their future career paths by working alongside family members on the farm or ranch. But,...
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Biden’s climate goals don’t call for less meat production
USDA’s approach to reducing ag methane emissions looks to evaluate feed additives and digesters. There are currently those who seek to restrict or reduce animal protein production, and Secretary of...
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Drought-stricken livestock producers faced with tough decisions
USDA offers resources to supplement high costs of transporting livestock feed to drought regions. With over 70% of the American West, Southwest and Northern Plains categorized in D3 (severe) drought...
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Fertilizer prices continue record climb
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 9, 2021 High commodity prices continue to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices, said AgriLife Extension grain Market Economist Mark...
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New tech will measure cow methane emissions
Cornell University is installing four respiration chambers to see what feeds and additives can reduce methane emissions. What can cows eat that can reduce their methane emissions? The building of four...
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Grants out for Minnesota livestock owners to help prevent wolf attacks
Minnesota Department of Agriculture applications are due Jan. 24 for the 80-20 cost-share. Grants are available to livestock producers through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to help prevent...
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Soil health keeps family farm in business
Practices like cover crops and no-till are tools, not goals, for Blioux River Ranch’s soil health mission. At first, Barry Little didn’t realize how much his microbiology degree would benefit him as a...
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Reduce risk with livestock insurance
Purchasing livestock mortality insurance could save high-risk genetic investments from an unexpected situation. You save up to invest in another animal to add to your herd or flock. Or maybe, you just...
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K-State researchers find key to improving weaned pig survivability
By managing creep-feeding methods, producers can reduce their weaned pig mortality rates. Kansas State University swine researchers and graduate students are reporting findings that could help the...
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Small processing plant expansion: Knee-jerk or trend?
Economist Rodney Holcomb discusses the current state of small processing plants, need for expansion and labor concerns. Small meat packing plants, many of which were phased out in the early 80s and...
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Fed cattle market appears to be changing
Seems the dynamics have shifted such that fed cattle prices should be much stronger in 2022. Fall is always a critical time for calf markets as so many spring-born calves are sold. However, it has...
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Virtual fencing could be beef industry game-changer
Much like autosteer and precision farming, virtual fencing is a new technology that could positively impact the productivity of operations. Historically, the crew at Jorgensen Land and Cattle had not...
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