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Alabama’s Farm of Distinction overcame tornado, fire and failure
A Lowndes County beef, poultry and pecan operation was named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction. A Lowndes County beef, poultry and pecan operation was named Alabama’s Farm of Distinction during a special...
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New livestock judging coach named for Wyoming
The University of Wyoming will have a new leader for its nationally known team in November. The University of Wyoming’s new livestock judging coach won’t start until November, but the team’s...
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Alternative crop acreage up, market conditions are a mixed bag
Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 13, 2020 Alternative crop acres are expected to be up amid mixed market conditions, said Calvin Trostle, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agronomist, Lubbock....
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House, Senate differ on next round of COVID-19 aid
Take a deeper look at some agricultural provisions that ended up in $3 trillion House Democrat relief package. Ever since the passage of the $2 trillion Coronavirus, Aid, Relief & Economic...
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Washington State dairy sued for manure disposal
Plaintiffs enraged at ‘open dumping’ of manure on farm fields. Another Washington State dairy has been sued by environmental groups alleging that their storage, treatment, transportation, and disposal...
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Farm Progress America, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight on how, and why, the meat processing industry has evolved as it has Max Armstrong shares that the meat packing industry has streamlined to just four companies controlling...
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COVID-19 impact highlights meat processing vulnerability
The food supply chain could be feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic long after it’s over. Someday, COVID-19 will be in the rearview mirror. The question is this: Will the view through the...
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Swine industry update, a trip north and testing seed performance
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from National Hog Farmer, Dakota Farmer and Southeast Farm Press The fast-moving market challenges brought on by coronavirus require a check-in...
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Clover causes death in Missouri cow herds
Here are some tips for reducing bloat in cattle when clover is heavy in pastures. “White clover is as thick as dog’s hair,” says Ryan Lock, University of Missouri Extension specialist. Too much clover...
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Forage options for holding cattle amid COVID-19 pandemic
Need extra forage? Plant sorghum sudangrass when soil temperatures warm. Some cattle producers are overstocking and intensively grazing pastures as cattle destined for market were derailed as...
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Coyotes spell big trouble for Kansas livestock producers
Coyotes are the most common predator for Kansas livestock that kill sheep as well as cattle. Charlie Lee knows a thing or 200 about the problems Kansas coyotes can bring livestock producers.“I...
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Farm Progress America, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong shares an update on the meat processing industry, including a new international source Max Armstrong shares that meat plants are working hard to produce what's needed, and it may not be...
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Pig farmers step up to help hungry during pandemic
Missouri farmers and agribusinesses are working together to fill the state's food banks with pork. Missouri pig farmers are connecting with local processors to donate pork for the state’s food...
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Meat plant workers returning to work
Slaughterhouse operations rebound from COVID-19 outbreaks in time for Memorial Day. By Michael Hirtzer and Jen SkerrittThe squeeze on U.S. meat is easing. Wholesale prices are falling as...
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Is it possible to safely run meat plants during pandemic?
Sick people are still coming to work, social distance lacking and some protective gear is low quality. By Lydia Mulvany, Jen Skerritt, Polly Mosendz and James AttwoodIt’s been three weeks since...
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Online platform to help producers in need of carbon
Composting is one way that producers can dispose of animal carcasses during the COVID-19 crisis. Nebraska Extension is calling on municipalities, lawn care companies, farmers and others to donate or...
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Talking CFAP, ethanol and challenges out West
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from Wallaces Farmer in Iowa and Western Farm Press Farmers can apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments starting May 26. But what does the...
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Demand for locally produced meat stronger than ever
Producers are struggling to keep up with demand for their locally raised product. Judging by what those who sell locally produced meats report and by the lengthy wait times to get animals butchered at...
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Pandemic sends consumers scrambling for local food
The waiting list at some local butchering facilities approaches 12 months. A friend wanting to have a hog butchered called a locker plant on April 20. “Sure, we can schedule that pig … for April 1,...
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Young farmers get ahead of COVID-19
Thomas and Kristin Perkins of Effingham, Ill., rushed 2020 planting to avoid possible quarantine, in between their essential services work. While sometimes a challenge, having two essential full-time...
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