NCBA, MPF announce new convention dates
Two major industry shows are pushing their convention dates later in 2021 due to the pandemic. After much discussion, the National Cattlemen's Beef Assn. (NCBA) has decided to move the 2021 Cattle...
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Cool-season crop planting ramps up in South Texas
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 27, 2020 Cool-season crops in the Rio Grande Valley are off to a good start after plantings were delayed by rain, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Pandemic reshapes sheep market
COVID-19 has taken a toll on the industry, hitting both sides of this versatile livestock market. Sheep may be considered a “dual crop” livestock source. While that’s usually a good thing for...
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Virtual event set for women in agriculture
The University of Missouri will host its annual conference for female farmers and ranchers online. Women in agriculture will have four nights to learn about livestock production, financial tools and...
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Farm Progress America, October 29, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on one company's expansion into the growing probiotics market Max Armstrong looks at the rise of probiotics in human and livestock diets. Max shares the story of one company's...
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SDSU survey collects beef cow loss data
Extension specialists and veterinarians are investigating beef cow loss before calving. Losing beef cows with or without clear causes of death is a frustrating reality that beef cattle producers face....
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Farm Progress America, October 30, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a new report that offers good news in the productivity of the pork industry Max Armstrong offers a look at a report from Metafarms and SMS looked at sow, nursery, finish...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Milk prices are expected to rise, a pilot program is introduced to pay you for incorporating new cropping practices and yes-- 2020 wouldn't be complete without a blue moon. Need a quick catch up on...
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Celebration for new UW-Madison meat science building set for Nov. 6
A virtual event will mark the completion of the Meat Science and Animal Biologics Discovery Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural...
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New University of Minnesota dry cow program reduces antibiotic use
The selective therapy program proves that routine dry cow antibiotic use can be cut in half. A University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine team has developed a new dry cow treatment program...
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Farming couple return to roots
Next-Gen Farming: Walkers focus on raising food and fiber for their family and community. Like most couples, Ben and Charis Walker discussed their plans for the future while they were dating.On their...
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Plant lespedeza in pastures this winter
Here are the best seeding options to replenish annual lespedeza in livestock pastures. Annual lespedeza is a good forage for grazing during the summer months. Craig Roberts, University of Missouri...
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Turkey supplies down, prices up amid holiday uncertainty
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 3, 2020 Wholesale turkey prices are up and production is down amid looming uncertainty over how COVID-19 will impact traditional consumer trends this holiday...
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U.S. pork exports maintain record levels for 2020
Through the first three quarters of the year, pork exports were 16% ahead of last year's record pace in both volume (2.22 million metric tons) and value ($5.69 billion). September exports of U.S. pork...
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Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium goes virtual
Registration is open for the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association’s Dec. 4 online event. The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association (OSIA) is inviting shepherds of all ages and from all sectors and regions...
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What value should be put on cornstalk bales?
With lower fertilizer prices and higher hay prices, cornstalk bales may be an option to explore. With dry conditions still plaguing much of Nebraska, baling corn residue following harvest might be an...
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National Pork Board launches AgView
New web-based tool will help protect the U.S. pork industry from foreign animal disease fallout. The National Pork Board has announced the launch of AgView, a technology solution to help the U.S. pork...
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New ISU vet medicine lab breaks ground
State-of-the-art facility at Iowa State University is set to begin construction in early 2021. Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has long had a commitment to provide...
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Oklahoma wheat appears unharmed by freezing rain
Cosmetically, the state's wheat took a hit but yield-wise, it should be fine. Alternating weeks of warm and cold weather are typical this time of year in the Southern Plains. But the late-October cold...
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Comparison shop for beef calf supplement program
A new calculator offers beef producers a tool to assess the cost of calf supplement mix. A supplement program is important when backgrounding weaned calves. However, Gene Schmitz, University of...
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