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The importance of breeding soundness exams
Bull exams look at everything from overall health to sperm evaluation. It’s important to make sure every bull passes a breeding soundness examination (BSE) before putting him with cows. This...
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Assess sheep’s body condition to better manage flock
Proper management of body condition scores can positively impact economics behind your sheep flock. Managing the body condition score of your sheep flock can help assess the animals’ nutritional and...
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Horse prices leave me out of saddle
Rising prices for roping horses are making it difficult for me to own a horse of my own. Last summer, I shared in a column that I was starting to get into breakaway and team roping. My significant...
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Journey back to the ranch
Joshua and Tara Dukart didn’t plan to return to the ranch, but they are glad they did. Sometimes, things turn out differently than what we initially expect. Learning to see things differently changed...
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Sheep industry launches genomic-enhanced EBVs
A Missouri farmer is part of groundbreaking work to improve the genetics of America’s sheep flocks. A flock of sheep graze the pasture in northern Missouri. They look like any typical hair sheep....
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Cotton acres across the Belt expected to rise
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 24, 2022 Cotton planting is underway, and Texas acres are expected to be up amid good prices and lingering drought conditions.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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Profit maximization for cattle producers
How do you maximize profit on your ranch? With both revenues and costs rising, cattle producers must adjust cattle production and marketing to maximize profits. Economists model this decision...
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Spronk family named Family of the Year by Minnesota Pork
Minnesota Pork Board bestows six awards at annual recognition reception Feb. 14. Individuals and families who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer...
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State of Kansas, K-State seek farmer responses on labor, input costs
Kansas farmers and ranchers can shape future outreach efforts by filling out online surveys. Kansas farmers can shape the future of the state’s ag industry by taking a few 15-minute surveys this...
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Sheep producers technologize the flock
Production efficiencies can be more easily identified and tracked with new technology. The financial profit of sheep flocks hinges on production efficiency. Technology utilized in the U.S. cattle...
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U.S. beef industry can profit from trade with United Kingdom
The British ambassador to the United State speaks of the benefits of a future ag trade agreement with the U.S. U.S. beef has the taste international consumers appreciate.For the past several years,...
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Ukraine conflict fuels uncertainty for agriculture
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 2, 2022 The Russian invasion brought devastation to Ukraine, but uncertainty and volatility fueled by this conflict are rippling through U.S. and Texas...
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Consider price insurance for your 2022 calf crop
Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance is a tool to use in managing national market price risk. Several enhancements and improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program over...
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Family keeps up tradition to conserve grassland for livestock, wildlife
New Great Plains Grassland Initiative helps ranchers keep their prairies tree-free. In a field of knee-high grass in the Flint Hills, Bill Browning teaches his young grandchildren the names of plants,...
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Agco Grain and Protein division shares outlook
Several brands included in this division supporting the grain handling and livestock businesses. Focus turns toward smart farming. When many farmers first think of Agco, tractors, planters and...
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Technology aids pig caregivers
Precision animal management detects ailing pigs days before human observers may see problems. Animal care is the top priority for livestock producers, and today’s consumers share that concern as to...
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How ‘Saddle Up’ was made
A producer talks about how Nebraska Public Media filmed the documentary on working horses. Nebraska’s working ranch horses and working horses in all walks of life across the state are getting their...
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Grants boost beef education for students
North Dakota Beef Commission sponsors grants to educate students on beef careers. The North Dakota Beef Commission has a long history of beef promotion and education in the region. Through an...
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Southwest Beef Symposium kicks off March 11
NMSU and Texas A&M co-host two-day event to discuss latest issues and innovations in the ever-changing beef industry. The New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service and Texas...
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Eastland court rules oil company not liable for dead cows
Tiffany Lashmet discusses importance of carefully negotiating oil and gas leases to protect surface activities in her Texas Ag Law Blog. When over 100 cattle died after exposure from oil and saltwater...
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