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Nebraskans never stop innovating. It could be new ways to precisely manage every acre, bring food to market, utilize water or fly drones to manage livestock.The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the...
View ArticleMeat processing disruptions present challenges
Labor shortages are affecting a lot of industries around the country. Outside processing plants, you can almost always see a permanent “We are hiring” sign on the front lawn. The meat processing...
View Article5 things to remember for cattle weaning success
Weaning time is a high-stress situation for calves. But there are five ways cattle producers can help ease the transition and set those calves up for success.Experts from the University of...
View ArticleK-State sets Beef Stocker Field Day for Sept. 29
The economic outlook for beef cattle, ongoing issues surrounding the transportation and cattle industry, and improving efficiency through feeding strategies and cattle comfort are among topics planned...
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Key points ahead of Friday’s Cattle-on-Feed report
The next USDA Cattle on Feed report will be released this Friday afternoon. This monthly report will shed light on the current size and trends for the U.S. cattle herd.With poor pasture conditions and...
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Lower Rio Grande Valley hotspot for oilseed crops, acres down overall
Sunflowers and sesame experienced a decent 2022 with good market prices, but interest in alternative crops dipped slightly as more producers chose to plant major commodities, said Texas A&M...
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Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame adds members
Two important names in the livestock industry were inducted into the Indiana Livestock Breeders Hall of Fame during ceremonies at the Indiana State Fair earlier in August. They include Ted Hunt of...
View ArticleCrop yield uncertainty looms as harvest approaches
Harvest is approaching for Oklahoma summer crops, and fields are either looking really good or really bad with no middle ground, according to Oklahoma State University Extension crop...
View ArticleGrazing is futuristic
Grazing is futuristic. You read that right. The irony of that statement is deliberate. Believe it or not, the age-old practice of grazing is on the cutting edge.Graziers are often self-proclaimed...
View ArticleHarvest and store drought-damaged forages
With much of the state of Nebraska in some level of drought, salvaging drought-stressed corn and sorghum is a challenge.The primary symptom of drought stress in both corn and sorghum is the inward...
View ArticleNew cattle diseases in Kentucky potentially dangerous
Two cases of a new, potentially dangerous, disease of cattle has been detected in Kentucky, according to Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Katie Flynn.Theileria Orientalis Ikedia, which is a protozoon...
View ArticleKansas Dairy announces new CEO
Kansas Dairy has named Janet Bailey of Manhattan, Kan., CEO of the Kansas Dairy Commission and Kansas Dairy Association.Bailey brings three decades of association and agriculture industry experience to...
View ArticleRegistration opens for Texas Plant Protection Conference
The 34th annual 2022 Texas Plant Protection Conference is set for Dec. 6-7, at the Brazos Center in Bryan. The conference will confront topics challenging production agriculture today, including...
View ArticlePoultry rule receives varied feedback
Comments provided to USDA on its proposed “Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments” range from calling for its withdrawal from the National Chicken Council to others asking for swift...
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Crop tour reports nudge prices higher
This week has offered substantial excitement in the market driven by the Pro Farmer Crop Tour. The trade seemed to be caught off guard by early yield reports from the tour, especially from South...
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Swine exhibitor makes final drive at Missouri State Fair
Editor’s note: This is the second in the series “State Fair Stories,” where we visited with youth exhibitors at the Missouri State Fair from Aug. 11 to 21 about their projects and experiences. Look for...
View ArticleBlueberry industry asked to help with data program
The blueberry industry wants to get a better handle on effectiveness of efforts to increase the production, sales and value of the blueberry crop produced domestically for U.S. consumption and export...
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Look around: 2022 Illinois State Fair
The 2022 Illinois State Fair concluded last week, with large crowds visiting the fairgrounds nearly every day. The Illinois Department of Agriculture held its annual Sale of Champions on Aug. 16 in the...
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Despite challenges, 'nice vintage' expected from Texas vineyards
Texas wine-grape vineyards were seeing below-average yields and above-average quality following a challenging 2022 growing season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Drought...
View ArticleDrought has forage and hay growers concerned for this fall, winter
It’s been a hot and dry summer for many parts of Kansas, but especially for the southwest corner of the state. Dry conditions have led to a major decrease in alfalfa production in 2022, and that could...
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