Scientists designing rugged virtual fence tech
Ranches across the American West could make their grazing practices more sustainable through a virtual fence system being developed through a joint University of Idaho project.Newly awarded federal...
View ArticleJoe Paschal, global beef educator, retires
Working in beef cattle education and with cattle producers long has been a passion of Joe Paschal, who admits he never intended to work long enough to retire from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
View ArticleFun times with sheep
There were seven sheep to wash, shear and groom before our grandkids Graham and Addy took them to the fair. Grandma and Grandpa knew how long and grueling the day could be. Even we didn’t know how...
View ArticleDead rabbits in Oregon had RHDV2
Two domestic rabbits that died recently in Lane County, Ore., had rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2, a deadly disease that can spread rapidly among the rabbit population, the Oregon Department of...
View ArticleField to Fork: Youth get up-close look at food on the farm
As America’s communities grow more urban, and the number of family farms continues to shrink, Kaitlyn Peine has a pretty good idea that an increasing number of youth today are not aware of where their...
View ArticleDrought conditions persist in parts of Iowa
Drought conditions continue to spread to more counties in Iowa, which has led the Iowa Farm Service Agency to release Conservation Reserve Program acres for emergency haying and grazing, especially in...
View ArticleResearch aims to save beef industry billions, reduce discoloration
The U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration. When beef is brown on the surface, it is discounted in price, and extensive discoloration leads to people throwing nutritious...
View ArticleReal estate lease, sale: It's 'critical' it's in writing
A recent Fort Worth Court of Appeals case, In the Estate of Terry Lynn Banta, Deceased, offers an important reminder of why it is critical to have any contracts regarding the purchase of real estate in...
View ArticleClassrooms adopt dairy calves
We talk a lot these days about telling the story of agriculture, especially to youth. Seven dairy farmers, including Jodi Cast of JJC Jerseys in Beaver Crossing, Neb., helped to bring dairy farming to...
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U-MN research seeks to update animal manure nutrient analysis
For decades, farmers have relied on manure nutrient “book values” to help them figure out and apply adequate amounts of the organic fertilizer to field crops. Book values for manure provide estimates...
View ArticleMontana's meat processing has more than doubled
Montana's meat processing more than doubled in the fiscal year that ended June 30, Gov. Greg Gianforte's office has announced.According to data collected by the state’s Department of Livestock Meat and...
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Berkwood Farms offers pork production opportunities
Raising purebred Berkshire hogs is not only a family affair on the Hodges Family Berkshires farm, but it also is a way our operation can stay small and independent.My dad, Michael Hodges, is a proud...
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Kansas Farmers named Leopold finalists
Four finalists have been selected for the 2022 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award,, according to the Sand County Foundation. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes...
View ArticleUtah warns of livestock thefts, killings
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food has received reports of a large number of reported missing and harmed livestock in the state this year, adding to an alarming trend that has been increasing...
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Bison roam pastures of central Missouri ranch
Growing up on a multispecies livestock family ranch, Marc Schmidt and his brothers raised and showed everything from cattle to sheep and swine. Yet, Schmidt wanted to pursue a new venture and had two...
View ArticleAsian longhorned tick found again in Ohio
I recently became disheartened after sending a bunch of ticks to a lab to get identified, and they confirmed what I feared: We have the Asian longhorned tick in Ohio’s Morgan County.If I am correct,...
View ArticleDeadly rabbit disease confirmed in Washington
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) state veterinarian’s office confirmed the presence of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus type 2 (RHDV2) - a highly contagious and fatal disease - in...
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Hay supplies tight; Record hay prices
The August Crop Production report released recently by USDA-NASS included forecasts for hay production in selected states and the U.S. Total production of alfalfa hay in 2022 is forecast at 49.1...
View ArticleStrong beef demand boosts bull market
Dry weather, drought, high input costs and strong cull breeding stock prices are bringing a surge of cull beef cows and bulls to slaughter. Stepped-up culling adds to the current supply of beef on the...
View ArticleStudy abroad course provides students hands-on experience
A study abroad course took 18 pre-vet and two pre-med students to Mexico this summer, providing hands-on experience and a better understanding of the One Health concept. One Health is a collaborative,...
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