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Have you heard of a 'manureshed'?
Agricultural Research Service proposes using manuresheds to reconnect crop and livestock production. The transition to large-scale livestock feeding operations has created efficient, high-yielding...
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Texas Sheep and Goat Expo expands format
Aug. 14-15 event is available in-person and online.The 2020 Texas Sheep and Goat Expo, set for Aug. 14-15 at the 1st Community Federal Credit Union Spur Arena on the San Angelo Fairgrounds, will also...
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Above-average temperatures worsen dry conditions in Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 7, 2020 Above-average temperatures are exacerbating drier-than-normal conditions around the state, said John Nielsen-Gammon, director of the Texas Center for...
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Help cattle cope with summer heat
Monitor temperature and humidity, make sure cattle have shade and plenty of water. Hot temperatures are a reminder of the need to prepare cattle for heat stress events this summer. Some cows still...
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Timely tips for harvesting corn silage
Field Fodder: Harvest and pack silos quickly to ensure silage has the proper time to ferment. When it comes to harvesting and packing corn silage, quality depends on the factors of moisture, heat, air...
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Consider cover crops after silage harvest
Silage harvest opens a wide window for seeding cover crops. Many dairy and beef operations in Indiana use corn silage. According to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, about 110,000 acres...
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Nebraska rangelands, pollinators mutually beneficial
Native plant communities provide shelter, food and refuge for a wide range of beneficial insects. Native rangelands are well known for their importance as a forage resource to beef cattle and other...
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'Made in USA' label rips off U.S. cattle producers
Imported beef can be stamped with a 'Made in the USA' label if it was packaged in the U.S. I think cattle producers got a raw deal on Country Of Origin Labeling (COOL) and are getting ripped off...
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More than 1.2 million acres accepted for CRP Grasslands
Through CRP Grasslands, landowners protect grasslands while retaining the right to conduct common grazing practices.More than 1.2 million acres were accepted for Conservation Reserve Program...
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Michigan Pork Producers Association to elect delegates
The group's annual meeting is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. July 22; a Zoom meeting option will be available. The Michigan Pork Producers Association and the National Pork Board will hold the election of...
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July WASDE report has few surprises for soybeans
USSEC expects increased livestock demand and yields in 2020 in July WASDE Update. The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted their inaugural U.S. Soy July WASDE Update via webcast on Monday...
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Local lockers can expand markets for Iowa meat
First Iowa meat processor is approved for Cooperative Interstate Shipment program. The Iowa Department of Agriculture announced July 9 that Story City Locker LLC is the first Iowa meat processing...
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$5.8 billion issued in CFAP payments
Slightly more than half of COVID-19 recovery funds have gone to livestock producers. As of July 13, 409,423 applications have been approved for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and $5.8 billion...
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State accepting Manure Management Program proposals
The proposals must be sent to the California Department of Food and Agriculture by 5 p.m. on Sept. 4. The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation...
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Purdue team gets $1 million IDEAS grant to develop rapid BRD test
Bovine respiratory disease costs beef and dairy producers as much as $900 million a year; a quick and accurate diagnosis will save producers money. Purdue University researchers are developing...
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Keep managing now because preconditioning pays
Buckeye Beef Brief: Cattle buyers have placed a premium on preconditioned cattle. As we approach fall, now is the time to maximize the value of your spring calf crop. Cattle buyers have placed a...
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Farm Progress America, July 15, 2020
Max Armstrong offers news that the pork industry is working to prevent the introduction of foreign animal disease Max Armstrong shares the work of the U.S. pork industry on biosecurity, limiting...
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Texas pecan crop: 'Up in the air'
Texas Crop and Weather Report – July 14, 2020 Texas pecan producers reported mixed crop expectations as they entered an important part of the growing season, said Horticulturist Larry Stein, Texas...
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Oklahoma State Fair canceled; 4-H projects still yield valuable lessons
Some county fairs will continue as normal, while others will operate with modifications. The state fair is more than an opportunity to eat a deep-fried candy bar, take a ride on a roller coaster or...
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Ruling allows foie gras shipments into California
Lawsuits have been proceeding through the courts since the Legislature banned the production and sale of the delicacy in 2004. A federal judge has reinstated foie gras to California menus as long as...
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