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Farm Progress America, January 5, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on an important issue facing society – antibiotic use Max Armstrong reports on antibiotics use. Four years ago, that the livestock industry instituted new rules and...
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Hog prices follow grain prices higher
The gains come as corn and soybean markets soar to six-year peaks and demand for hog feed soars in China. By Michael Hirtzer and Isis AlmeidaThe blistering rally in global animal-feed markets is...
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Optimism rises out of challenging times
Opportunities exist in 2021 for pork markets, both domestically and abroad. It may seem impossible to see opportunity during challenging times, but David Newman says it does exist.Newman, a hog...
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Ohio sheep and wool projects, programs and research funded
Eleven proposals will receive full or partial funding in 2021. The Ohio Sheep and Wool Program is investing more than $49,000 into sheep and wool promotion, education, research, and producer and youth...
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More funds available for 2018, 2019 disaster losses
New Quality Loss Adjustment program offers additional assistance for crop and livestock producers who experienced quality losses. Just days after Congress appropriated additional disaster funds, USDA...
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Stay warm with alpaca fiber
Alice in Dairyland: Check out this slideshow of an alpaca farm to learn more about these fleecy friends. How do you combat the cold conditions of Wisconsin winters?While shopping for clothing items to...
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Ag groups file additional comments on FMD vaccine
Zoetis seeks approval to bring live Foot and Mouth Disease virus into the U.S. mainland to develop a vaccine. Livestock industry groups are supportive of USDA’s proposal to adopt new technology in...
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Cattlemen's Update to examine market, production, research
University of Nevada, Reno's virtual conference to be held next week. The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update virtually in 2021, via Zoom, Jan. 12-13.For more than 40...
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Farmer shifts gears because of COVID-19 pandemic
Direct-to-consumer sales will remain part of a pork producer's future business plan. As the effect of COVID-19 spread across the U.S., “stay safe at home” mandates were put in place, forcing...
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Sheep and goats: A tale of two markets
2021 Southwest Economic Outlook: Southwest economists and specialists weigh in on the 2021 economic outlook. The Covid pandemic has had differing effects on various markets across the U.S. and sheep...
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NIRS forage testing grows in value
Then and Now: In 1988, NIRS forage testing was part of a demonstration project. Editor’s note: In our new column, Then and Now, we look at farm technologies, strategies, equipment, livestock, crops...
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They made it to the circus, and the cow calved in the privet: Part 2
A traveling company of acrobats, clowns and other entertainers are just no match for ranch life. This is part 2 of On the ranch, going to the circus can be a 'circus' which was published Dec. 29.After...
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U.S. red meat exports maintain robust pace
Beef exports to China continued to reach new heights in November, up 700% from a year ago U.S. beef exports posted one of the best months on record in November, according to data released by the U.S....
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Unit cost of production workshop set
The two-day, in-person event for cattle producers will be in Valentine, Neb. A two-day, in-person Nebraska Extension workshop will provide hands-on learning for cow-calf producers to teach them how to...
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New report synthesizes science of rangelands
The series includes past and current practices for managing vegetation, grazing and livestock. Decades of research-based knowledge about the history, physical characteristics and vegetation in...
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NSGP to host lambing and kidding schools
The sessions will be held at operations near Seward and Bayard, Neb. The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers, along with Nebraska Extension, are planning two sessions of a lambing and kidding school....
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China still major driver in 2021 ag economic outlook
Farm Bureau economists weigh in on what the likely biggest ag market movers will be in 2021. China’s demand for protein, and feedstuffs to feed their domestic herd, remains the “big elephant in the...
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Working to make agriculture more sustainable
Researchers create tool to measure overall nitrogen loss and nitrogen loss intensity. A team of researchers are hoping their work in nitrogen research will help make progress in making agricultural...
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West’s hay, livestock producers face array of challenges
Profitability hinges on coronavirus recovery, spring rains and corn prices. Dairy, hay and livestock producers in the West face no shortage of challenges in early 2021, including trade disruptions, a...
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CoBank Quarterly: Reasons for optimism, but risks remain
Latest Quarterly report from CoBank Knowledge Exchange finds grain price rally benefits growers and farm supply retailers. According to the new Quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, it...
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