Clik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
6 ways cattle producers manage price risk
Timing is good as the market is currently offering feeder cattle pricing opportunities that we have not seen in quite some time. I have probably done more programs focused on price risk management...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cattle, like people, are more likely to be led than driven
Our 'barn people' did include a bottle calf in need of a mama. I guess when God closes a door, He opens a 'gate.' It was one of those late January mornings when you wish you’d grabbed the gloves...
View ArticleClik here to view.
OSU Extension hosts emergency livestock training for Army reservists
Extension educators teach Army Reserve soldiers how to respond to stressed livestock in a tornado or fire or other crisis. The Oklahoma State University Extension Disaster Assistance Response Team...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Minnesota on guard for HPAI
Lessons learned from the 2015 highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak have better prepared poultry growers, industry and government for future outbreaks. Minnesota poultry farmers, along with...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Manage pastures with high fertilizer prices
Commentary: Here are tips to manage soil fertility on pastures with high fertilizer prices. Banking fertility is easier to do on pastures than hayfields. With good grazing management, most nutrients...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 Trending headlines in the world
Check out these stories to find out what is happening in the BEEF world. 1. The invasion of Russia into Ukraine continues to wreak havoc on farmers—both in Ukraine and here in the United States....
View ArticleClik here to view.
4 methods to control flies on cattle
Managing flies can save money and reduce cattle stress this season. Flies can afflict cattle during warmer months. Various species can cause economic damage by decreasing milk production, impacting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Marine chooses hard route: Starting a farm
Veteran Spotlight: A New Hampshire farmer starts with chickens and branches out into hogs, beef and turkeys. Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of stories highlighting the Farmer Veteran...
View ArticleClik here to view.
March is Kansas Agriculture Month
Governor signs proclamation at Juniper Hill Farms, near Lawrence. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam toured Juniper Hill Farms in Douglas County on March...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New state vet brings livestock experience
Washington's Dr. Amber Itle has worked in the state veterinarian's office since 2013. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has selected Dr. Amber Itle as its new state...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Methane digester adds to revenue stream
Slideshow: Here’s a look at an on-farm methane digester nine years into use. Drive into the country near Monticello, Ind., and you will find a business location that looks like anything except an...
View Article