New feed sampling protocols can keep feed pathogen-free
Kansas State University has released new recommendations for sampling feed that officials say will help meet the agricultural industry’s need to limit the presence of pathogens in feed mills.“The...
View ArticleAg groups can intervene in gray wolf lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Aug. 24 that it will allow a coalition including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Public Lands Council, American Sheep Industry...
View ArticleShelby County 4-H’er continues family’s sheep-showing tradition
Editor’s note: This is the third 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. Check out...
View Article2022 Kansas ag summit identifies key challenges, opportunities
The Kansas agricultural and food sectors, combined with food retail and ethanol production, account for more than $75 billion, or 50% of the state’s economy, and employs more than 21% of the state’s...
View ArticleCattle Chat: Preconditioning prepares calves for feedlot
Anyone who is about to compete in a race or is starting a new job must be trained or conditioned to avoid problems. Training and conditioning will help them compete and do their best work.In much the...
View ArticleOrganic dairy strives for community presence
Editor’s note: Each year, the New England Green Pastures Award honors an outstanding dairy family from each New England state for its production and financial management, as well as its contribution to...
View ArticleInflation: How long can meat prices stay this high?
Protein prices have increased rapidly in the past 24 months, amid the broader press of inflation. With inflation at its highest rate in more than 40 years, the question becomes how long beef, pork and...
View ArticleEarly-weaning considerations
Early weaning of calves can be a practical way to reduce pressure on pastures, and help extend forage and hay supplies during times of drought. With parts of North and South Dakota facing severe...
View ArticleWool country: Initiative seeks to boost industry
Wyoming isn’t wine country, though some intrepid growers might disagree. It’s wool country.As of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Wyoming ranked number one in domestic wool production. But most of that...
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Texas cotton takes a hit from drought
Texas cotton growers in major production areas experienced widespread crop losses, and more acres are likely to be left unharvested due to poor plant development, according to Texas A&M AgriLife...
View ArticleKansas Ag Summit: Beef sector discusses packing capacity
The Kansas beef cattle sector generated $8.32 billion in cash receipts in 2020. That’s 47% of the state’s agricultural cash receipts in just that year. From ranches to backgrounders to feedyards to...
View ArticleCows are not the problem
There has been a lot of media noise from militant vegans and young politicians about methane emissions from cows. They say we should eliminate cows to “save the planet.” There are claims cows are...
View ArticleMinnesota Board of Animal Health announces new state veterinarian
The six-member Minnesota Board of Animal Health has named Marion Garcia as its new executive director and state veterinarian.The Board selected Garcia to succeed Beth Thompson, who left in May and had...
View ArticleCowboy Meats opens retail store at FAPC
When Joel Jackson was hired as the meat pilot plant manager at the Robert M. Kerr Food and Agricultural Products Center, his goal was to open a Cowboy Meats Retail Store. Today, he has attained that...
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Meet the 2022 Southeastern farmers of the year
The Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious honors in Southeastern agriculture.Ten winners from ten states participate in the program, coming from...
View ArticlePasture strategies can help minimize drought impact
During a drought, little can be done to increase forage pasture growth. Proper management, however, can minimize impacts when drought does occur, according to Forage Specialist Vanessa Corriher-Olson,...
View ArticleDrought shines light on need to stockpile forage
If there was ever a year to focus on stockpiling tall fescue, Tim Schnakenberg says, this year is it.The 2022 drought hit the southern region of Missouri hard, with extended periods of dry weather...
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Texas rainfall brings relief but doesn't break drought
Rainfall across Texas and cooler temperatures provided agricultural producers some relief from drought and extreme heat over recent weeks, but most areas remain in a moisture deficit, according to the...
View ArticleAPHIS proposes new indemnity payment framework
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comments on a new approach to indemnity valuation and a new indemnity framework....
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Pork producer seeks next-gen leaders
Craig Andersen is where he is supposed to be — whether he’s comfortable or not.He’s most comfortable in his side-by-side, heading to his two finishing barns in Centerville in southeastern South Dakota....
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