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U of A to train large animal veterinarians
Their numbers have been diminishing. To fill the need, the state’s first public veterinary medical program will begin classes in August. Call them what you will -- large animal veterinarians,...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 24, 2020
Ag production shifts to larger farms, ASF vaccine development work at K-State and drive-in on the farm in Missouri. Missed some ag news this week? We’ve got seven stories to catch you up.1....
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Kansas seeks sheep, goat producers for industry survey
The survey is meant to help develop a long-term growth strategy for the specialty livestock industry. The Kansas Department of Agriculture is seeking sheep and goat owners across Kansas to participate...
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Making a COVID-19 difference, for the kids
Kids have lost a lot in this quarantine business, from FFA to livestock shows and more. But they’ve gained a lot, too, thanks to good people in ag and their communities. I remember when it happened:...
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Annabelle was my first love’s name
Life is Simple: She had the biggest brown eyes you’ve ever looked into. Judy knew she wasn’t my first love when she married me, but somehow she has tolerated my other proclivity for going on 38 years...
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Beef producers: Do you want to vote on the checkoff?
A nationwide petition drive requesting referendum on ending the Beef Checkoff program continues. As of today, 2,825 producers have submitted a petition calling for a vote on the termination of the...
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Northeast Tennessee cancels Beef Expo
The Master Beef Recertification will be available online. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Northeast Beef Expo for 2020 has been canceled. The event typically draws more than...
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Vesicular stomatitis virus spreads to 20 Kansas counties
More than 90 premises under quarantine for virus that primarily affects horses. The Kansas Department of Agriculture has now identified positive cases of vesicular stomatitis virus in 20 counties in...
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Senate’s HEALS Act vs. House’s HEROES Act
Here's how COVID-19 aid packages compare when it comes to helping agriculture industry. Just before Congress takes its August recess (Aug. 7 for the Senate and Aug. 3 for the House), Senate...
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Dry weather raises nitrate concern for cattle
In Colorado, ranchers should be aware of rising nitrate levels in feedstuffs, which can affect cattle herds. The Golden Plains Area Extension office issued a warning recently regarding the threat of...
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Coronavirus vectors, regenerative ag and a beef update
This episode of the Around Farm Progress podcast gets a look at some interesting disease research, a soil health project, and an update from a big summer beef meeting Here's a question you might not...
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Iowa Hereford Tour set for west-central Iowa
If you are interested in beef cattle, no matter what the breed, this annual tour is for you. The 2020 edition of the Iowa Hereford Breeders Association annual tour will feature several diverse stops...
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Quick Take: Pork at the fairgrounds, Junior Livestock Expo and more
Pork Patio open at state fairgrounds Aug. 14 and 21. Details for Junior Livestock Expo available. U of I offers virtual field days. Insurance company hosts virtual 4-H fair. Illinois State Fairgrounds...
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Elanco closes acquisition of Bayer Animal Health
The acquisition strengthens Elanco's Innovation, Portfolio and Productivity strategy. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has closed the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The transaction is valued at...
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Northern New York researchers complete Johne’s disease survey
The survey found Johne’s disease is present on northern New York farms, but in low numbers. The Northern New York Agricultural Development Program has posted the results of the first surveillance for...
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ISU hosts Midwest Poultry Center program
Internship classes at Iowa State University’s new poultry teaching and research farm moved online this year. 2020 has certainly been a year of firsts for the Midwest Poultry Consortium’s Center of...
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Johnsons named Alabama’s 2020 Outstanding Young Farm Family
Some of Alabama’s best and brightest young farmers were honored Aug. 4, despite restrictions which forced competitive events to be held via livestream. Some of Alabama’s best and brightest young...
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Hurricane Hanna hurts South Texas producers
Texas Crop and Weather Report Aug. 4, 2020 Cotton producers in the Rio Grande Valley took a devastating hit from Hurricane Hanna, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Other...
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Emergency haying, grazing of CRP land in Iowa
The Iowa Farm Service Agency is allowing haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program acres in 25 counties. USDA’s Farm Service Agency has released Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)land for...
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Lack of local meat processing limits farm meat sales
Some farmers are already booked into fall 2021 to ship livestock for local processing. Even with its growing livestock industry, small to mid-size Minnesota livestock farms face challenges with a...
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