Avian influenza continues to spread in Minnesota
An uptick in premises confirmed positive occurred April 10-12. Poultry farms in Minnesota continue to be impacted with the spread of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza.As of April 14, HPAI was...
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Drought, prices, high input costs may fuel more sorghum acres
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 19, 2022 Texas sorghum acres were expected to decline slightly, but competitive prices, dry weather and input costs could direct some producers toward the crop,...
View ArticleTalking grazing livestock in spring, summer
Make grazing more successful with this expert advice. How can you manage pastures to get the most productivity this year? Does it depend on what type of animals you graze? Should you consider making...
View ArticleAvian influenza detected in Utah
Highly contagious disease found in backyard flock, adding to cases throughout the West. Officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food confirmed a diagnosis of highly pathogenic avian...
View ArticleAnimal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report
Carbon neutrality, reducing GHG emissions among significant contributions highlighted. U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment...
View ArticleUncertainties remain in grain markets
Economist Mark Welch expects some adjustments in the supply and demand balance sheet that will weigh on the potential for prices to go higher. Despite a strong run of grain prices since Russia’s...
View ArticleBreakthrough insect control among new innovations
Hi-Tech Farming: New products are either here or coming to make agriculture more efficient. U.S. EPA granted registration for traits that will become Bayer’s VT4Pro technology. It will be the first...
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Ranchers recover from historic blizzard
A mid-April blizzard gave the Nordby ranch an added challenge during calving season. During a mid-April blizzard, parts of North and South Dakota were hit hard with snow anywhere from 5 to 50 inches....
View ArticleTechnology can beef up food chain sustainability
Advancements in technology can reduce waste and improve consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. There’s an opportunity at every step of the animal protein food chain to use technology to improve...
View ArticlePrepare to pay more for meat
Producer price inflation will become apparent with rising meat costs at the grocery store. Consumer demand for meat remains strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production costs and...
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Check out these livestock-related tools
Slideshow: From hammer mills to bale feeders, there are products for every size of operation. Boosting efficiency in livestock production is important. From managing pastures to producing feed, the...
View ArticleValley Queen to expand operations
Milbank, S.D., plant expansion coincides with growth in dairy herds along the Interstate 29 corridor. Over its 93-year history, Valley Queen Cheese in Milbank, S.D., has adapted to market drivers to...
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Selecting dairy replacements based on heat stress
Project to determine which dairy cows are best suited for warmer temperatures. Courtney Daigle is looking for dairy cows that can take the heat without skipping a beat.With heat stress increasingly...
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Family keeps dairy tradition alive
The Ode family of South Dakota adapt the operation with each generation, including breeding some cows to beef. Dairy farming is in the Ode family heritage, traceable to the original homestead in...
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Sometimes it IS all fun and games
Added enterprises may be the opportunity for the next generation to return to the farm. Everyone has looked at their farm or ranch at one point and thought to themselves, “We could start a little...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Here are 5 stories in the beef community, you don’t want to miss. BEEF magazine scoured the country looking for what has cattle producers talking. Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the...
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Texas strawberry season average amid erratic weather
Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 3, 2022 Texas strawberry producers have experienced an average season so far despite freezes, drought and temperature variability impacting yields, according to...
View ArticleCaterpillar rolls out new compact wheel loaders
Three new models bring range of new features from cab to bucket. The compact wheel loader is a popular machine in a range of industries from waste handling to landscaping. And in agriculture, these...
View ArticleFund set up for cattle producers affected by spring blizzard
North Dakota cattle organizations create Hope After Haley Disaster Relief Fund. April threw North Dakota cattle producers an aggressive one-two punch, with the blows coming at the most inopportune...
View ArticleLivestock insurance programs updated
RMA revises DRP, LGM and LRP to adjust to evolving needs of livestock producers. USDA updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross...
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