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Lean hog futures overly positive
Livestock Outlook: Superwide cash-futures hog price spread will narrow. June, July and August lean hog futures were trading between $98.150 and $100.975 as of April 8. Those prices are well above...
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Long-term impact of a few days
Buckeye Beef Brief: Reproduction is the most economically important trait in beef cattle. By John F. GrimesFor spring-calving beef herds, the breeding season is underway, or soon will be. Many...
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New dairy network focuses on safety
A Washington State University animal scientist is aiming to reduce farmer and farm employee injuries. Amber Adams-Progar researches stress in dairy cattle, but her work is about more than just the...
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Adjusting rental rates for flood-damaged forage and pastureland
It’s imperative the landlord and tenant discuss changes to the lease before the start of grazing season. By Allan VyhnalekWhere there is significant damage from flooding to pastures, hay land or...
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Can cattle be confined by a virtual fence?
Each cow or other animal will wear a smart collar guided by GPS. Animal science researchers with the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) will be...
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Tips for feeding donated forages
Farmers affected by flooding have received donations, but extra care is needed in feeding those forages. Flooded farmers this spring have been the benefactors of a large amount of generosity from...
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Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame to honor 6
The ceremony will be held May 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This year’s inductees into the Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame will be recognized at a ceremony on May 3. The...
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Dairy determination
Ohio couple moves forward with dairy farming by giving a nod to the past. Dairy farmers Ray and Colleen Jackson have known for several years that they would need to make some big changes to continue...
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Bulls will follow the dry-cow parade to the pen
You could wear out good horses and cowboys trying to get these guys to move. Or you could just use the dry cows. Most of the time, they are on the receiving end of your contempt. The select few...
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Do you know your state’s right-to-farm statute?
Right-to-farm statutes. What are they? What do they do? How do they affect my case? One issue that we receive frequent questions on at the National Ag Law Center involves “right-to-farm” statutes....
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Time to get spring-calving beef heifers ready to breed
Heifers should be bred 20 to 30 days before the rest of the herd. In April, calving season is in full swing, and livestock producers should start thinking about the upcoming breeding season, Dr. David...
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Ranch program offers advanced education
The High Plains Ranch Practicum is an eight-day course offering a deep dive into management. The beef industry is changing in several ways. From markets that offer new opportunities to environmental...
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Poultry association presents awards at annual meeting
The Ohio Poultry Association honored three individuals and one organization for their dedication to the state's egg, chicken and turkey communities. The Ohio Poultry Association announced its 2019...
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Door opens for more livestock insurance coverage
Cap removed on LGM and tweaks made to LRP and DRP. Livestock and dairy producers have more tools in their toolbox to protect themselves from risk with several enhancements made to livestock and dairy...
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Low-interest loans available for Minnesota ag producers
USDA loans available in contiguous counties in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin too. USDA physical loss loans may be available for Minnesota agricultural producers who lost...
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Rule clarifies WOTUS
Water Lines: EPA and Army Corps of Engineers approach to treatment of "waters of the U.S." offers hope for the West. The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently closed the public...
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USDA AMS asks: Is there need for livestock dealer trust?
USDA AMS study will examine how livestock dealer statutory trust would affect buyer and seller behavior. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting input through June 24, 2019, for a study it...
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Royal treatment makes cows, wives happy
Hayhurst’s Hayloft: Why should cows get all the luxury treatment? Are your cows happy? Do they sleep like queens?Comfortable dairy cows are happier and make more milk, says Missouri Extension dairy...
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Goehrings show, market cattle across nation
Slideshow: The Wisconsin family focuses on selling elite heifers and show steers. With six generations of cattle showmen and women in their ancestry, the Goehring family of east-central Wisconsin has...
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Wild Pig Management Workshop set for May 7 in Lincoln
Free wild pig workshop to cover pig biology to control techniques to laws and regulations. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a Wild Pig Management Workshop for landowners May 7...
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