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Three USDA scientists win Presidential Early Career Awards
The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding, beginning scientists and engineers Three USDA scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have been named...
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Changing to the organic mindset
How to let increased demand feed your farm’s bottom line Low input costs. Low machinery costs. And high dividends. The perfect recipe for success on the farm today. Young farmer Will Glazik, along...
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Will courts decide future of checkoff programs?
There are nearly two dozen federal checkoff programs that are administered under authority of the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Checkoff programs, commonly referred to as research and promotion...
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Dean’s Charity Steer Show to benefit Ronald McDonald House
New show will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. July 30 at the Ohio State Fair. A new event that will celebrate Ohio agriculture, communities and children is planned for the 2019 Ohio State Fair. All...
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Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef talks antimicrobials
The Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef includes people from 25 countries and all parts of beef value chain Beef producers across the world work to raise cattle in differing environments.“When it...
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What is that cauliflower in my calf’s ear?
Carrie’s Column: Unsightly cattle warts might require some intervention. One of my favorite calves of the season had what looked like a chunk of cauliflower growing in her ear. The young heifer did...
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Make most of prevented plant acres
Increase forage supplies and control weeds with cover crops. George Koepp, Columbia County Extension agriculture agent, advises Wisconsin farmers with prevented plant acres to contact their crop...
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Field days offer research results
University of Missouri research centers are open for farmers and ranchers. The University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources’ agricultural research centers provide...
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Red Bluff bull sale to seek manager
Adam Owens, who's held the job since 2010, will step down after the 2020 sale. Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale manager Adam Owens is stepping down after the 2020 sale, he tells Western Farm Press."We...
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NMSU to develop a Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems center
Chile pepper-livestock research and hemp research are to be central components of the new center once in operation.Treating inflammation in livestock by supplementing their diet with capsaicin-rich...
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Group meets to advance agroforestry in Southwest
Southwest Agroforestry Action Network meets for a three-day event to discuss integrating trees, other crops and animals. Because of the devastation of the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, the agricultural...
View ArticleExtreme cow cuddling could help farm show profit
Life is Simple: You have to admire some of the agritourism ideas out there. I really admire the farmers and ranchers who have found an additional income stream through what is being called...
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3 tips for cattle care during extreme heat
Make sure cattle have access to fresh water and provide shade Temperatures will be in the mid-90s and higher this week, with elevated humidity. Be alert to heat stress symptoms in feedlot cattle.Three...
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Meet the top 10 Southeastern farmers of 2019
Here are the 10 farmers who will vie to be the 2019 Swisher Sweets / Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. It’s the annual proving ground of the best of the best in Southeastern agriculture....
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Campers introduced to business side of ranching
Camp provides college-level, hands-on curriculum about how to develop a ranch management plan. The New Mexico Youth Ranch Management Camp was an eye-opening experience for the 29 youth attending the...
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State Fair livestock auction nets near-record bids
Sale came as festival's opening weekend drew more than 100,000 visitors. Young members of 4-H, FFA and Grange clubs this week participated in the California State Fair's highest grossing Sale of...
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Data, technology drive cow comfort enhancements
Data loggers attached to the cows track comfort based on how often they stand up or lay down. With a grant from the New York Farm Viability Institute, Cornell Extension dairy specialists Betsy Hicks...
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NMSU large animal rescue demonstration planned for Acoma Ag Day
A demonstration of horse care and rescue will be presented the evening before. Rescuing large animals from a steep arroyo or overturned stock trailer can mean life or death to the animal, and either...
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Consider planting annuals to counter hay shortage
Ohio’s hay supply is the lowest since the 2012 drought, and the fourth-lowest in 70 years. Ohio farmers are trying to keep their animals well-fed amid a Midwest shortage in hay and other grasses grown...
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Nevada launches rangeland app
The tool is designed to help collect, track and store monitoring data. These days there’s an app for just about everything, even rangeland management. Yes, you read that right — the Nevada Department...
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