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Half of Missouri dairies enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage
Help for producers dealing with low milk prices is available through the USDA Farm Service Agency. Just over half of Missouri’s dairies already have enrolled in the Dairy Margin Coverage program....
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Minnesota asks livestock farmers to complete screenings survey
Palmer amaranth was found in sunflower and wheat screening samples. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture asks livestock farmers who feed grain and seed screenings to their animals to complete an...
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Don’t let weeds ‘cheat’ your profits
Prescribed grazing can not only boost productivity, but also can help reduce weed populations. Editor’s note: This is the second story in a series on grazing management.By Robert WaggenerTourists...
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Turn grazing approach into a weed killer
Planned grazing can be very effective in boosting the right grasses in your pastures. Sage and Faith Askin and brothers Kellen and Cameron Smith have two things in common despite operating ranches...
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Right place, right time
Our exclusive research shows profitable farms found the formula for financial efficiency Sometimes the secret to success is as simple as being in the right place at the right time.That’s certainly...
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Sign-ups open for Pork Quality Assurance adviser training
The PQA Plus 4.0 adviser certification training will be held Sept. 20 in Ames. The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) at Iowa State University continues to work with industry professionals in offering...
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ISDA recognizes top leaders with AgriVision award
Terry Tucker and Stan Poe and their families are honored with this special award. “We present these awards to Hoosiers who have shown exceptional vision, innovation and leadership,” Bruce Kettler...
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Climate change impacting livestock producers
Producers suffering from increased droughts, floods and storms By Emily Chasan and Gerson Freitas Jr.The meat and dairy industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, but they’re...
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Time to plant cool-season grasses
Put orchardgrass and tall fescue in the ground before frost. “Plant cool-season grasses in September,” says Craig Roberts, University of Missouri Extension forage agronomist. “The earlier the...
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Managing most severe form of pinkeye can be difficult
Experts say prevention is the best method to protect your beef herd against pinkeye. Pinkeye is one of the most common diseases of beef cattle, but a more potent strain has popped up in Pennsylvania...
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Takeaways from 6 years with the Soil Health Partnership
Resilient Ag Landscapes: Farmer is starting to realize the benefits of cover crops combined with livestock. This is the sixth year Greg Whitmore has participated in the Soil Health Partnership, a...
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U-M set to host 80th Minnesota Nutrition Conference
The conference, held Sept. 18-19, presents the latest in nutrition research and best practices. The University of Minnesota is hosting the 80th edition of Minnesota Nutrition Conference Sept. 18-19 at...
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Preparing for showtime at New York State Fair
Slideshow: Over 230 exhibitors brought 573 head of cattle to this year’s cattle show. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantThousands of animals were brought to the 2019 New York State Fair, including a good...
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G&J Meats, Arndt Farms win big at Flint Hills Beef Fest
Grand awards based on best combined finish in the grass futurity and live stocker show. Steers owned by G&J Meats Farm & Ranch of LeRoy and heifers owned by Arndt Farms of Emporia were the...
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Nebraska to host 2019 Range Beef Cow Symposium
November event will address topics such as cell-cultured meats, finances, reproduction, calving and nutrition. The 2019 Range Beef Cow Symposium, the 26th iteration of this four-state educational...
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Marathon County tops Wisconsin 4-H livestock judging
Grant County won the junior competition.Wisconsin’s state 4-H livestock judging contest was held July 29 at the Stock Pavilion at University of Wisconsin-Madison. This annual event allows the top...
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Ag industry scores at Texas Tech football game
Texas Tech designates its Sept. 7 football game as the "Celebrate Agriculture" game. Agriculture was the centerpiece of Saturday's football game at Texas Tech University, as the Red Raiders defeated...
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Crop Residue Exchange updated, available for listings
Updates have expanded the exchange's geographical reach to include portions of states surrounding Nebraska. By Jay Parsons, Daren Redfearn and Mary DrewnoskiThe Crop Residue Exchange continues to link...
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Quick Take: Conservation awards, Compeer donations, DuQuoin grandstand
AISWCD and Prairie Farmer recognize conservation families; Compeer Financial gives back; DuQuoin State Fair grandstand revenue up. Conservation farm families receive awards The Association of Illinois...
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Insurance options for farmers with feeder calves
University of Missouri guide explains Livestock Risk Protection policy calculations. With volatile livestock market prices, farmers now have more appealing insurance underwritten by the USDA. The...
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