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Beware the grasshoppers
Early control for these troublesome bugs can help avoid significant losses. The University of Wyoming recently issued a warning: Be on the lookout for a high grasshopper year. Scott Schell, UW...
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2020 Indiana State Fair canceled
Modified 4-H livestock shows will be held at the fairgrounds, but details are still being worked out. The Indiana State Fair promised a decision during the first week of June on whether the fair would...
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Farm concerns provide pandemic distractions
The Back 40: The ordinary worries with life on the farm. Isn’t it interesting how the world had many problems back in early March. Then suddenly, only one problem got all the attention. That’s how it...
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Farm Progress America, June 5, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a look at how farm use of antibiotics is on the decline Max Armstrong offers insight on a recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that shows that farm use of...
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Apply for federal funds for farm losses
USDA is offering assistance to help offset lower demand and prices during the pandemic. The deadline to apply is Aug. 28. There’s good news for farmers dismayed by a drop in prices and demand for what...
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Michigan’s livestock industry supports future leaders
Eleven MSU students pursuing livestock industry-related programs were awarded $33,000 in scholarships. Eleven Michigan State University students pursuing livestock industry-related programs of study...
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Domestic livestock didn't cause COVID-19
More than 65 groups urge governments to reaffirm safety of food system in wake of global pandemic. More than 65 farmer groups, producer associations, veterinarians and researchers are calling for...
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Heifer prices top $2,200 despite cattle market conditions
Cattle producers are paying premium for Show-Me-Select heifers and counting on genetic returns. Cattle producers looking for proven genetics showed up at sale barns across Missouri in large numbers...
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K-State researcher earns grant for tick-borne disease study
The $3.1 million grant will allow Roman Ganta to continue work on vaccines for tick-borne diseases. Roman Ganta, director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases in the College of...
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EC approves Elanco's purchase of Bayer animal health business
$7.6 billion deal announced in August 2019; expected to be completed by mid-year 2020. The European Commission has granted approval of Elanco’s pending acquisition of Bayer AG’s animal health...
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Tips for going to farmers markets during pandemic
Ohio farmers markets, farm markets and U-pick operations are open. At this year’s farmers markets, you’ll find Ohio farmers selling the fresh foods you’re used to buying. However, there won’t be any...
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How to help equine avoid or reduce heat stress
Hydration is important to help equine maintain good health and performance. Weather is heating up fast in the Southern Plains, underscoring the importance for horse managers to review basic strategies...
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Nails, insulation, baling wire pose potential cattle health risk
Following windy storms, cattle producers are encouraged to remove debris to avoid hardware disease. Cattle will eat just about anything that looks interesting in the pasture, so following strong...
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Meat packers back to near-normal capacity
Beef and pork production dropped nearly 30% during April as COVID-19 sickened workers. As of June 9, processing facilities across the cattle, swine and broiler sectors are operating at more than 95%...
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Take control of multiflora rose in pastures
This noxious weed has taken over in many pastures. There is one pasture project that never seems to go away: Controlling the multiflora rose. The plant was first introduced into the United States in...
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Peach quality, prices good for Texas producers
Texas Crop and Weather Report – June 9, 2020 Peach producers in the Hill Country are reporting good quality and good demand despite an odd winter and remaining COVID-19 restrictions, said Texas...
View ArticleDean Lee Research Station virtual field tour set for July 20
The decision to use an online format for the Dean Lee Research field tour was made out of caution given the current COVID-19 situation. The 2020 Dean Lee Research and Extension Center virtual field...
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Grassley wants update on price fixing investigation
USDA's Packers and Stockyards Division started investigation into potential market manipulation in beef packing industry in August 2019. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is requesting USDA's Packers and...
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Heat stress risk rises for heavier cattle
Heavy cattle and hot summer weather can be a dangerous combination for livestock producers. Heavier-than-normal cattle on feed due to pandemic-related marketing delays and the hot, humid summer...
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Beef cattle webinars set June 17, July 1
Hour-long webinars to focus on assistance program updates and beef and range management.The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold the next two webinars of its COVID-19 West Region Beef...
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