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Biden to launch plan to fight meatpacking giants on inflation
Meat prices have been the biggest contributor to grocery inflation. By Mike DorningPresident Joe Biden will announce plans Monday to combat the market power of the giant conglomerates that dominate...
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Relocating bulls can be an adventure
Life is Simple: You just have to be 10% smarter than the animals you’re working with. A few weeks ago, I gathered three of my four bulls and hauled them to their winter abode here at the homeplace....
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Cattlemen’s Update to discuss market, production, research
The University of Nevada, Reno will host the Cattlemen’s Update Jan. 10 – 14 virtually and at various locations. The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and...
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Livestock program offers learning experiences
The new 4-H livestock achievement program in Nebraska saw 26 participants gain a greater understanding of the industry. Nebraska 4-H members across the state were recognized as “Members of Excellence”...
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Producers get help picking up pieces after 4-County Wildfire
Government agencies and organizations hosted a meeting for wildfire survivors navigating support programs. As many survivors will attest, the flames and the ashes are just the first wave of a wildfire...
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Joys, discomforts of kidding season
Joy’s Reflections: You could hear me holler at the house when he jabbed me! It’s that time of year. Lambing and kidding are about to commence.Most days you find yourself oohing and ahhing, and other...
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Things to know when lending, borrowing horse trailer
Never assume insurance policies protect against the worst-case scenarios. When Sam was about to leave for a weekend horse show, he discovered his horse trailer had a broken taillight. Realizing the...
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Take a first look at the 2021 Kansas Master Farmer class
The 94 th class of Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers will be honored in March. The 94th class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers includes six couples from across the state...
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BLM intervention helps wild horses during drought
Nebraska facility cares for wild horses waiting to be adopted as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. Many areas were affected by drought during 2021, which can cause...
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USDA agrees to post slaughter animal records online
Animal welfare groups state posting slaughter information online will improve transparency. USDA has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in U.S....
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How state fair champions tested
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has disqualified one junior livestock exhibitor based on champion animal urine tests following the 2021 Illinois State Fair. The Illinois Department of...
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Quick Takes: Farm to table, drought recovery, stover to natural gas
Here's a roundup of recent Iowa State University news in brief to keep you informed. The Farm to Table Task Force recently presented a set of recommendations to the state Legislature of Iowa....
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How to figure fair pasture rental rates
There are several factors for landowners and tenants to consider during discussions. What is a fair rental rate for pasture? “It sounds like a simple question, but it is not simple because there are...
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Wisconsin couple raise miniature Herefords, sheep
The Pagenkopfs of Elk Mound, Wis., direct market beef and lamb to consumers. Marie Pagenkopf likes cattle; her husband, Jeff, likes fieldwork. So, with their herd of beef, flock of sheep, nine horses,...
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California’s defense of Prop 12 in U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court may still decide to hear the case against allowing one state to dictate all pork housing standards. The U.S. Supreme Court was supposed to hold a conference this past Friday, Jan. 7,...
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Virtual NextGen conference to cover marketing, business
The conference is designed to provide livestock and crop producers of all ages with tools and information to be successful. The 2022 Montana’s Next Generation Conference will be held over six evenings...
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USDA to survey farmers on economics
Ohio Bits: Student receives Presidential Fellowship; UPI, OFB, 4-H make appointments. More than 800 Ohio farmers and more than 30,000 producers nationwide will be tapped between now and April to...
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KARL Program adapts for future leadership needs
Now in its fourth decade, the KARL Program is adapting its model for future leadership needs. Kansas agriculture faced a leadership gap in 1989. Like so many other states at that time, Kansas needed...
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Cattlemen want more grazing on state land
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's 2022-23 budget proposal includes $482 million for wildfire resilience. In an annual rite of winter, California Gov. Gavin Newsom released his 2022-23 budget proposal on...
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First RancHER program promotes women in beef
Oregon State University hopes to hold the conference every year. Dr. Carla D. Sanford, with Dean Farms in Georgia, gave a presentation on beef cattle reproductive technology advances at the first...
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