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NMSU researchers study kochia as forage option for rangeland
Forage kochia differs from the annual kochia weed prominent in the region. As weather patterns change causing drier conditions, rangelands and pastures may be in need of revegetation. Meanwhile,...
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What to buy and graze
Cattle need to have the right makeup and background to bring you the best profits. Last fall I spent several hours looking at several cattle on farms and on the internet for a client/friend who needs...
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What to do with winter feeding, pasture areas
Buckeye Beef Brief: Pugged areas are extensive and widespread after a wet year. Damage from trampling and pugging — when livestock break up the soil surface, burying or uprooting plants, especially in...
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Trade uncertainty, low commodity prices continue to weigh on farmers
Importance of agriculture to rural communities also discussed. Ongoing trade uncertainty coupled with low commodity prices and rising interest rates has created challenging times for agricultural...
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Millers maximize cover crop rewards
Incorporating cows and obtaining organic premiums help the Millers in Oakland, Ill., get the most out of cover crops. Farmer and Illinois Rep. Chris Miller, R-Oakland, has been no-tilling since 1997....
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Building a brand
Farm aims for high-choice quality grades and consistency in finished animal size. When Josh and Sarah Ison look out over their family farm, they can see plenty of work that needs to be done.“It’s more...
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USDA sets $45 million for virulent Newcastle response
Funding will help joint efforts to stop the disease's spread. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is making available an additional $45 million to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service...
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Scoular to build new $50M manufacturing plant
State-of-the-art facility in Seward, Neb., will produce freeze-dried protein ingredients for the pet food industry. Scoular, an Omaha, Neb.-based company that buys, sells, transports and stores grain,...
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Funds available to help dispose of dead livestock
Farmers and ranchers can apply for assistance through NRCS' EQIP program now through April 5. As the floodwater recedes and snow melts, farmers and ranchers are getting a better look at the amount of...
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Common agricultural lease payment structures
Dr. Tiffany Lashmet discusses the pros and cons of a cash lease, crop share lease and a flex/hybrid lease. For agricultural lease agreements, there are normally three types of arrangements utilized:...
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Evaluation program brings top dollar for Michigan bulls
The top bull at the March 16 event in Crystal was a purebred Angus that sold for $6,750. The average bull sale was $3,386 on 58 lots March 16 at the 31st annual MCA-MSU Bull Evaluation Program in...
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Trending up, but still down
The long record of soft dairy prices doesn’t look to be over, with profitability not likely this year. After four years of depressed milk prices, the first months of 2019 brought some cents. All-milk...
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PEDv presence at youth expo emphasizes importance of biosecurity
Fact versus fiction about PEDv confirmed at Oklahoma Youth Expo. Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, commonly referred to as PEDv, was confirmed overnight on March 21 at the 2019 Oklahoma Youth Expo,...
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Chute-side vaccine cooler a useful tool for cattle producers
Vaccines not stored within the recommended temperature range lose effectiveness. A few simple steps can help cattle producers become more effective in battling respiratory disease in their herd, get...
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Spread overhead costs in cow-calf herd
Beef Column: Identify cows that do not fit in your management system, and sell or cull them. By Amanda CauffmanThe profitability of the cow-calf enterprise is dependent on many factors, such as cow...
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Quick Take: Livestock Leadership Institute, NRCS application cutoffs
Applications open for Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute. NRCS announces application cutoffs for EQIP. Beck’s raises money for orphans. Livestock leadership opportunity for youthTwo livestock...
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Extreme weather and the Livestock Indemnity Program
Producers should be diligent about documenting and reporting livestock death losses for possible payments. By Jay Parsons and Aaron BergerThe Livestock Indemnity Program, administered by the USDA Farm...
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Forecasting cattle inventory, markets, cattle cycle direction
Heifer retention moves closer to levels consistent with zero herd growth. By James HilkerOn Feb. 28, USDA/Nass released the annual Jan. 1 Cattle Inventory Report. While it is a month late because of...
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Senators ask Perdue to provide livestock assistance to producers ASAP
Senators also ask Perdue to delegate LIP approval authority to Farm Service Agency County Committees. Nine farm-state senators wrote a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging USDA to...
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Senators introduce bill to bring transparency to checkoff programs
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act designed to improve checkoff board behavior. A bipartisan duo of senators hope to bring transparency and accountability to the federal government’s checkoff...
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