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Texas hay season looks bleak
The 2022 Texas hay production outlook appears in doubt due to high fertilizer prices and widespread drought.Joe Paschal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service livestock specialist, Corpus Christi,...
View ArticleIowa Women in Agriculture conference to be held in August
The 16th annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference will be held on Aug. 4 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny with the theme, “Women Power Up: Countdown to Success.”The 2022 conference will...
View ArticlePush, pull or get out of the way
There was a sign by the temperamental sliding door of my dad’s old Quonset hut-farm shop growing up. “If you can’t pull, push. If you can’t push, pull. If you can’t do either, get out of the...
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Drought jumpstarts fire season, weekend conditions concerning
Widespread triple-digit temperatures and dry air throughout the weekend have Texas A&M Forest Service experts warning residents of the potential for increased wildfire activity.A drought that began...
View ArticleCattle raisers disappointed in court's high-speed rail decision
The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is disappointed by today’s Texas Supreme Court decision in the case of Miles v. Texas Central.The ruling holds that Texas Central may use the...
View ArticleNebraska Farm Bureau digs into details of Unicameral session
Rarely does the “short” 60-day session of the Nebraska Unicameral yield the positive results that it did during the 2022 Legislature that ended this spring.State senators passed a large tax relief...
View ArticleSouth Georgia forage producers find valuable location at Sunbelt Expo
The Sunbelt Ag Expo Darrell Williams Research Farm provides an exceptional opportunity to highlight forage research in south Georgia. The hayfields provide an outdoor classroom for University of...
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Use caution with poison hemlock, ivy and oak
Poison hemlock and other toxic plants are blooming across the state. Oklahoma State University experts warn of the dangers to livestock and humans if touched or consumed. Poison hemlock is one of the...
View Article7 steps for profitable pork this fall
Optimizing performance and profitability is the goal of all pork producers — but with high input costs, it just got even more important.Matt Ritter, nutrition and technical services director for...
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Extension workshops focus on hot topics in farming
Two University of Missouri Extension events in July offer farmers a chance to learn the latest crop and livestock management practices.The Mizzou Pest Management Field Day will be July 7 at the MU...
View ArticleDrought ramps up risk of prussic acid toxicity
Ranchers turning cattle onto pastures with new forage growth this season should watch out for prussic acid toxicity, a condition fatal to livestock and commonly linked to consumption of Johnsongrass.In...
View ArticleNebraska State Fair has something for everyone
It’s easy to remember the youth livestock show schedules for the Nebraska State Fair, because 4-H livestock competitions take place the opening weekend of the fair, and FFA events are on the closing...
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Deadline approaches for 2022 ag census sign-up
No matter what state you farm in, signing up for USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture can help ensure farming for the next generation, says Ryan Milhollin, University of Missouri Extension...
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Michigan Wheat Program celebrates 10 years
After two years of cancellations because of COVID-19, the Michigan Wheat Program Field Day returned as an in-person event in 2022. Nearly 200 farmers, wheat industry and agribusiness personnel gathered...
View ArticlePork industry prepares for disease outbreak
Prepare for the worst and hope for the best is the main thought for the pork industry when dealing with foreign animal diseases. After containment and control of the disease, animal health officials...
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Texas crops: Triple-digit temps taking a toll
The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers.Lee Tarpley, Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant physiologist,...
View ArticleYoung rancher gets involved for industry’s future
After growing up on his family ranch in Meadow, S.D., Justin Kolb now works “triple time” — first as a full-time diesel mechanic in Sturgis, S.D., then a ranch foreman at the Rocking Tree Red Angus...
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Iowan is world champion auctioneer
Growing up in his family’s livestock auction barn is where Will Epperly gained a love of the auction business. At the age of 7, he sat on his grandpa’s lap and sold his first calf. Since then, he’s...
View ArticleBQA principles make a difference from pasture to plate
Beef Quality Assurance principles have evolved over the past 50 years. Animal scientists continue to gather more information through producer audits and research projects. Armed with this information,...
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Minnesota youth ambassadors share love of cattle
Youth who are interested in beef promotion and cattle farming are encouraged to apply and become a member of the Minnesota Beef Ambassador Team.The beef ambassador program, a special project of the...
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