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Scotty Raines named 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year
Scotty Raines will be one of 10 regional farmers in the running for the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his...
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Scenes from #CattleCon22
The British ambassador to the United States, George Foreman and beef industry leaders visit this cattle industry event. Cattle producers from across the country traveled to Houston, to attend the 2022...
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Grant available for Washington small meat processors
The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that there is a need for more meat processing services, state officials say. The application period is now open for a new Washington State Department of Agriculture...
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Pork, beef export values reach new highs
Beef exports surpass $10 billion while pork tops $8 billion for the first time. U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time,...
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Join Indiana Forage Council for Sure-Tech Labs tour
The Feb. 24 seminar will feature an update on a new sorghum-sudangrass hybrid plus a talk by rotational graziers. Anyone who grows forages or grazes animals on pasture should circle Feb. 24 on their...
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Winter vegetables in good condition amid high demand, prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 8, 2022 Winter vegetable crops are performing well in the Rio Grande Valley, and high demand and decent prices are making for a good start to 2022, according to...
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How to manage pastures after drought
Following a dry season, when do you turn out livestock? With pastures and producers recovering from extensive drought in 2021, there may be changes to when cattle should be turned out this...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on this week’s WASDE report, new ag export records, cover crop incentives and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.WASDE data keeps soy rally...
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Commodity prices up, meat consumption down
High commodity prices lead to high feed costs for livestock producers, high meat costs for consumers and a shift to less meat consumption. Every grain farmer favors higher corn and soybean prices, but...
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Pork stars on global stage
Hog Outlook: Maintaining current markets and entering new countries keeps demand strong for U.S. pork. Americans consume more than 50 pounds of pork per person each year, and while the U.S. consumer...
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Farm-to-Fork Certification course to begin
New program provides information on livestock production and processing. The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is hosting a new Farm to Fork Certification Program, 6 –...
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Texas fruit crops in need of cold, clouds, rain
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 15, 2022 Texas fruit crops are behind on chill hours necessary to trigger optimal blooms and good fruit sets, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Mending fences and other biosecurity measures
Communication helps keep neighboring herds safe and healthy. Todd Tedrow warns livestock producers and ranchers about a number of diseases that either are endemic or may emerge to impact the health of...
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Time is right to share beef’s sustainability story
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Today’s consumers are more open to beef’s sustainability message than ever. Cattle producers know you need to strike when the iron is hot. That applies to...
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Drought, cold takes toll on Southwest wheat
Oklahoma and Texas wheat fields are in desperate need of rain. A combination of persistent drought and bitter cold have taken a toll on Southwest wheat prospects.The Feb. 6 USDA National Agricultural...
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ND livestock producers connect
The North Dakota Livestock Summit educates producers and promotes animal agriculture. The North Dakota Livestock Alliance annual summit was back in person Feb. 3 after a virtual event in 2021....
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Iowa cattle producers buck national trend
Livestock Outlook: In cattle production, it’s about prudence and tailoring actions to circumstances. Antithesis literally means opposite. People use it in everyday speech when describing two ideas or...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Get the latest on Bayer’s force majeure over glyphosate, plant-based meat alternatives, outstanding young farmers and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you...
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Oregon accepting bids for meat processing grants
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for more options in meat processing for livestock raised in Oregon. Applications are being taken through March 23 for the new Oregon Meat Processing...
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Nebraska’s horses featured in TV documentary
Nebraska Public Media will premiere a documentary in March featuring the unique roles of working horses. With elegant, finely chiseled faces and deep, expressive eyes, horses are the stuff of dreams....
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