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5 factors to monitor for Kansas farm income in 2022
K-State ag economists share preliminary average net farm income data for 2021 and predictions for 2022. Many grain farms in Kansas will see record net farm income for 2021, according to Kansas State...
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Projects get both cattle, manure under roof
Upgrades over time helped these farmers improve manure management. When Caleb and Jonathan Richer, Loogootee, Ind., took over the home farm, there weren’t many useful buildings for managing cattle....
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Southern harvested hay down, prices up
Several southern states had year-over-year declines in hay production. USDA-NASS published their 2021 Crop Production Summary. The report includes information about U.S. hay production and Dec. 1 hay...
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Apply now for USDA’s wetland reserve program
Ohio Bits: UPI hires marketing officer; Ohio Pork Congress set; Farm Bureau adds public policy team member. Applications are being accepted for USDA’s Agricultural Conservation Easement Program...
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Technology helps cattle feeder manage costs
Cloud-based software tracks cattle feed and animal health inputs in real time. You can’t manage what you can’t measure. And in agriculture — where the line between profit and loss is as thin as a dime...
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ND dairy producers awarded for excellence
Mosset, Doll and Tormaschy families are recognized for their industry contributions. During the 54th annual North Dakota Dairy Convention held in Bismarck, three dairy producers and their families...
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Nebraska Block and Bridle to host national convention
The event will be March 31-April 2 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln. The Nebraska chapter of Block and Bridle at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is set to host the 101st National Block...
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Old barn put to good use
Our old milk barn has held many different animal agriculture enterprises. Our old barn on the family farm along Bow Creek was built by my grandfather in 1916. When Grandpa and Grandma were married in...
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Reap more profits by growing your topsoil
No-till on the Plains: Grow your fertility by growing your topsoil and harvesting the returns. “We don’t realize just how productive we could be if we just built our topsoil back,” Josh Lloyd...
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In other Kansas news …
Kansas Digest: Winter Ranch Management series, morel mushroom training and the first direct shipment of soybeans off to China. Kansas State University will host the Winter Ranch Management Series in...
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Records shattered at Red Bluff bull sale
$48,000 horse, $45,000 cattle dog highlight week of livestock auctions. Spending on bulls at the 81st annual Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale on Jan. 29 more than held its own. But it was the winning...
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Cattle demand for corn: a non-starter at $6/bushel?
Top corn usage source struggles to maintain demand optimism. Exports and ethanol have been the driving forces behind high prices to kick off the 2022 calendar year. And with good reason.Remember –...
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Perrys: Nothing is impossible if you’re willing to work hard
For this 2021 Kansas Master Farmer couple, perseverance is a family trait. Phil and Rhonda Perry have never let a little thing like hard work divert them from their dreams. For this couple, nothing is...
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Building a dream from the ground up
Phil and Rhonda Perry have built their ranch and raised their family with faith and perseverance. Phil and Rhonda Perry of Oskaloosa, Kan., are one of the six couples who have been named to the 2021...
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Benefits of adding livestock to cover crops
Successful cover croppers say adding livestock to the system makes dollars and sense. When Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention earlier...
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Missouri Soybean Association under new leadership
Missouri Minute: Cattlemen’s Association elects new president; soybean group delivers books to school. The Missouri Soybean Association selected Shelby County farmer Matt Wright as its new...
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Find out Dakotas’ top ag commodities
North and South Dakota boast numerous commodities, which are the top earners? For many who take a drive through the Dakotas’ countryside, their views will include rolling hills, farmland, rocky...
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Weather, geopolitical concerns add to volatility amid strong prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 1, 2022 Commodity crop prices continue to remain strong across the board as weather and geopolitical concerns add volatility to markets, according to a Texas...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Get the latest on the declining cattle herd, new equipment releases, fertilizer plant fire and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Beef numbers...
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Grazing public lands — a win-win for farmers, hunters
A grazing plan tailored to public sites helps keep land and wildlife healthy and productive for hunting and recreation. The drought of 2021 challenged livestock farmers with producing and finding...
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