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Wisconsin was once No. 2 producer of sheep
Alice in Dairyland: About 75,000 sheep are raised on Wisconsin farms today. From cranberries to carrots and milk to mink, the diversity of Wisconsin agriculture is our greatest strength. Though this...
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Students get up close and personal with data
A University of Wyoming class teaches the value of satellite imagery by using pictures from students' farms. Classwork in college is important, but sometimes it can be a little antiseptic. The...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 17, 2020
Missouri farmer scams buyers, consumers for more than decade, Wisconsin lost about 18% dairy farms in two years and pawpaw production range expands. Missed some news this week? Here are 7 ag stories...
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USDA invests in disease prevention
$10.2 million awarded to support emergency disease response training. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service continues to make progress on implementing the 2018 Farm Bill.On Jan. 16, APHIS...
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Apply for wolf conflict prevention grant by Jan. 31
The funds can be used for approved practices such as guard animals and young animal shelters. The deadline for Minnesota livestock farmers to apply for new funding to prevent work attacks is Jan....
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Lactating animals need quality feed in late winter, spring
Forage Corner: Know the value of your forage, and supplement accordingly. No matter what type of livestock you raise, chances are they’re either lactating now or will be soon. Many beef producers, for...
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Marketing webinars, dicamba reminders from Colorado
State will begin offering an ag marketing program in February, while the state ag department issues a reminder for producers raising soybeans. Raising crops and livestock can be challenging, but many...
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Kansas Livestock Association showcases industry advocacy
Attendees of the KLA Leadership Conference got a behind scenes look at KLA’s lobbying efforts. Beef industry stakeholders from across the state participated in the Kansas Livestock Association...
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Lamb leaders elected
American Lamb Board elects South Dakota sheep producer as new chairwoman. Gwendolyn Kitzan of South Dakota is the new chairwoman of the American Lamb Board. Vice chair is David Quam, Texas, Greg...
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Groups seek freeze on hog farm permits
Ahead of Iowa presidential caucus, activists urge candidates to back a moratorium on large livestock farms. A large group of protestors gathered at the Iowa state Capitol building Jan. 23, calling on...
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Vegan senator declares war on big livestock farms
The Farm Reform Act of 2019 would dismantle large-scale livestock agriculture, boost conservation. The Farm Reform Act of 2019, intended to reform U.S. agriculture, has been introduced by failed...
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Wheat market improves, cattle numbers on feed 'high'
Stan Bevers gives wheat and cattle market outlook. The wheat and cattle market topped Stan Bevers' presentation at the 2020 Red River Crops Conference in Altus, Okla., last week. Bevers, the...
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RB bull sale holds its own amid mixed market
Event’s $1.18 million in winning bids topped last year’s total with fewer entries Oroville, Calif., rancher Steve Lambert tries to remain optimistic amid a West Coast cattle market that producers...
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U.S. CattleTrace advances cattle disease traceability
Cattle disease traceability pilot programs have joined forces under the new name U.S. CattleTrace. The cattle disease traceability program that began as CattleTrace has a new name, new partners and a...
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International feed tonnage decreases in 2019
Internationally, Alltech survey finds majority of animal feed goes to broilers and pigs. International feed tonnage decreased by 1.07% to 1.126 billion metric tons of feed produced last year, due...
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Bull sale's new manager brings unique perspectives
Second woman to hold position has experience in both cattle and horses Amanda Bradshaw will bring some unique perspectives into her job as the Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale’s new manager.A Red Bluff...
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Nebraska crop, cow-calf budgets available for 2020
Budgets can be downloaded and help provide producers with cost-of-production estimates. Two decision-making tools created by Nebraska Extension for agricultural producers across the state have been...
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Dedicated PRRS efforts show promise in clean herds
From 2009-2019, disease incidence was the lowest in PRRS-free herds in 2019. According to 2009-2019 data analyzed by the Minnesota Swine Health Monitoring Project, the incidence rate of porcine...
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When to start grazing? There’s a lot to consider
Buckeye Beef Brief: Rushing into grazing may require you to fix problems later. By Chris PenroseOne goal I have had with livestock grazing over the years is to start as soon as I can. I put spring...
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K-State hosts Cattlemen’s Day 2020 on March 6
Main program speakers Lorna Marshall and Derrell Peel will challenge attendees to be creative. Kansas State University’s Animal Sciences and Industry Department will host Cattlemen’s Day 2020 on March...
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