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Know your facts about beef
Producers need to be the prime defenders of the industry, a Sandhills Cattle Association convention speaker says. Gary Sides is worried that consumers today take their food for granted. "We teach kids...
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Cattle production risk workshops planned in Nebraska
Talks will focus on strategies to reduce risk in marketing and forage production to reach a profitable outcome. By Jim Jansen, Jay Parsons and Elliot DennisNebraska Extension will be hosting risk...
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U-IL veterinary student wins Morrison Swine Innovator Prize
The annual award is made in memory of the late state swine veterinarian Bob Morrison. University of Illinois veterinary student Zack Talbert has received the Morrison Swine Innovator Prize, an award...
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6 tips to train your stock dog
Here are some key commands every dog handler should know. “Lie down. Hey, lie down,” Tim Gifford snapped at his border collie, Kat. “That’ll do. That’ll do.”Gifford, a Nebraska cattleman, trains...
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Rice producers faced tough 2019, yields likely below average
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 1, 2019 Texas rice growers faced a challenging 2019 due to early and late-season rains, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.Dr. Ted Wilson, Texas...
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Finalists named for Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Two hog farms and one cattle farm were nominated for their focus on conservation and land stewardship. Kenny Brinker and his sons look for ways to improve land and water quality. They use no-till...
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Consider byproduct feeds in rations this winter
Buckeye Beef Brief: Feeds produced from byproducts can often provide an adequate amount of protein and energy. By Erika LyonThe last two years made it challenging for many producers to find...
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Feeding cattle quality hay can reduce waste
Studies have shown that cattle with feeding time limited to five to seven hours perform as well as cattle that have unlimited feeding time. Cattle producers can limit the amount of time cattle feed on...
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Tips for reducing yucca plants on rangeland
With native grasses going dormant in the winter, it's a good time to reclaim grazing lands. Yucca plants, also called soapweed, have nearly overrun many rangelands in the Great Plains. However, there...
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Working to expand lamb consumption
American Lamb Board brings food influencers to Utah ranch The American Lamb Board is stepping up efforts to tell an authentic and compelling story through food influencers.“There’s nothing like seeing...
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Corn growers visit Japan, serve barbecue
Two Missouri farmers promote U.S. corn and meat with overseas customers. Corn growers Mark Scott and Jay Fischer recently joined a team of agricultural leaders and the U.S. Meat Export Federation to...
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A last chance to stop California’s Proposition 12
If the law is not overturned, California will dictate farming practices across the nation Early this month the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) filed a complaint against the Attorney General of...
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Wyoming gets new meat lab manager
Short Takes: University of Wyoming meat lab manager, Extension honor and alumni awards A lot is happening at the University of Wyoming, from a new manager being hired for the university’s meat lab to...
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Below-average crop expected for Texas pumpkin growers
Pumpkin quality is good but yields are down. Texas’ pumpkin growers expect a below-average harvest this season as they dealt with early-season rains and extreme heat and drought through the summer...
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Key tips for cornstalk grazing
As harvest approaches, keep these considerations in mind for grazing corn residue. It's been said that with 9 million acres of corn and 1.8 million beef cows in Nebraska, there are more than twice the...
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Applications open for livestock investment, value-added grants
Livestock investment grant proposals are due by Dec. 18; value-added applications by Jan. 23. Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their livestock operations are encouraged to...
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Horse course geared toward women equine owners
Four-session course covers business risks of raising, handling and marketing healthy horses. No doubt about it, women are the majority owners and caretakers of horses.In Iowa, horse ownership is big...
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Farmer becomes first woman to win hay show
University of Missouri Extension helped Marcia Moreland grow her cattle and hay operation. Like many girls raised on farms in the 1970s, Marcia Moreland learned to cook, clean and iron. Men and boys...
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Is your beef operation ready for winter?
Beef Column: For every 10-degree drop below 30 degrees F, cattle energy requirements increase by 13%. By Jim VersweyveldWith another Wisconsin winter upon us, it’s a great time to consider cold...
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Haywire Cattle Co. wins 2nd straight ranch rodeo contest
The ranch hands of Haywire won two events and placed in a third to win this year’s event. Outside the ranching world, most people equate “rodeo” with bull-riding, bucking broncos and professional...
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