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Nebraska cattle producers resilient after flood
The recovery will take time, but producers remain focused on the long-term viability of their family operations. By Alyssa ScholzIt's been said that tough times reveal true colors. The natural...
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Year-round grazing without added hay
With the right planning, it’s possible to maximize available feed all year. “Is there anyone in the room who has year-round grazing without feeding hay?” asks Jim Gerrish during a four-day...
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Building a food system consumers can believe in
Ag Matters: Misinformation about meat production hurts farmers and ranchers. It feels like everything is so personal these days. We all make our buying decisions based on what’s most important to us —...
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USDA hits the pause button on RFID traceability for cattle
Agency removes fact sheet about animal traceability from website. Source: USDA APHISUSDA has “paused” its efforts to move toward RFID technology as the acceptable form of animal identification for its...
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5 steps for preparing barn heaters for winter
Producers also are advised to check barn curtains to make sure they are in good physical condition. Maintaining the proper environment in swine barns is essential for protecting animal health and...
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Researchers dig into vineyard science
Long-held practices are being challenged, with surprising results for the future of Pacific Northwest viticulture. Farmers of any crop work on a base of knowledge built on science and tradition, but...
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How California’s Proposition 12 will impact your farm operation
Unless a court says otherwise, the state’s livestock space law will be imposed on all farms that sell in to the California market You might be asking yourself: Why would I care about something...
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Study measures improved dairy efficiencies over past decade
Research finds that greenhouse gas emissions to produce a gallon of milk dropped nearly 20% from 2007 to 2017. A new Journal of Animal Science study shows U.S. dairy farmers have excelled in...
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Colorful calves of fall
There’s more color in the country than just leaves; check out these fall calves. While football is known for its "boys of fall," Missouri is just one state that is home to the calves of fall.Missouri...
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U.S. pork belly supplies higher than in decades
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 30, 2019 The future of U.S. pork belly supplies isn’t so clear despite reports of an impending bacon shortage in 2020, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife...
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2 ways to reduce discounts on calves with damaged ears, tails
Discounts on calves will vary depending on the year and the sale barn. There are a couple ways to reduce discounts on calves that lost ears or tails, or suffered damage to their ears and tails due to...
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On this ranch, your productivity must outweigh your stubbornness
Learn from the rebel heifer, at least behave long enough to get your shot. Good help is hard to find. I have no doubt that “growing your own” was a significant factor in Daddy and Mama’s choice to...
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Applications for Pregnancy Ultrasound School now being accepted
Participants to learn how to determine pregnancy in sheep and cattle using ultrasonography. Applications for the Pregnancy Ultrasound School for sheep and cattle are now being accepted by the Texas...
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Beginning farmers focus on bison
Slideshow: Ohio newlyweds grow their bison herd to 35. When Carie Starr moved to the hills of southern Ohio in 2001, she wasn’t looking for a home where the buffalo roam. She just wanted a place in...
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Cotton prices low amid poor market conditions
Texas Crop and Weather – Nov. 5, 2019 Texas cotton growers face poor prices amid high domestic and foreign production, coupled with weakening demand, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Just how bad is hay situation this year?
Buckeye Beef Brief: Take inventory of what you have now to plan your winter feeding program. By Ted WisemanForage harvest is over, and now you know how much feed you have for this upcoming fall and...
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These new tools help you simplify livestock chores
What’s New From the Shows: Feed and work with livestock more efficiently with these new products. Many of you continue looking for better ways to mix and deliver feed to beef and dairy cattle....
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AFAN, WSA meeting Nov. 25
Livestock groups’ annual meeting will discuss gene editing. The Alliance for the Future of Agriculture in Nebraska and We Support Agriculture will hold their joint 2019 annual stakeholders meeting...
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Mexican cattle producers tour Kansas beef industry
K-State, Bayer Animal Health team up for five-day training session for visitors from Mexico. The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University and Bayer Animal Health teamed up recently to give 19...
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$800 million for livestock, timber, specialty crop disasters
Funding ready for timber, cattle, poultry, horticulture crops and pecan disasters. USDA says $800 million is ready for some Alabama, Florida and Georgia producers affected by hurricanes Michael and...
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