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Signs of market improvement for cattle producers
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 2, 2021 Texas cattle producers should expect far better market conditions in 2021 despite recent disruptions and losses, according to Texas A&M AgriLife...
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UC Davis among world's best for veterinary science, ag
Quacquarelli Symonds ranked the university first in the nation and second in the world in both subjects. The University of California, Davis, took top spots in veterinary science, and agriculture and...
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Meat industry concerned on extra COVID worker requirements
Higher food prices could result if meat plants required to increase space requirements between workers. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering a temporary emergency standard...
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Livestock merit second look for latent storm effects
More issues may materialize weeks after freezing temperaturesThe ice has disappeared and pastures are drying, but cattle producers should not consider Winter Storm Uri something of the past. Livestock...
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Pasture pests can help, hinder cattle
Slideshow: Identifying the range of weeds you have is important to boosting profits for your operation. A good grazing program is as important as a good vaccine, feed or mineral program for your...
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Beef still consumers’ top choice for burgers
A study warns the beef industry to watch the shift of next-gen consumer diets to plant protein. Researchers compared consumption of beef to plant-based protein alternatives and found consumers of both...
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Wool judging team notches honors through season
The University of Wyoming students maintained a strong season while building and creating leaders. Earning high team overall at its first contest set the stage for the University of Wyoming wool...
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Service enhances cattle management tasks
AgriWebb has created a ranch management data capture platform to help ranchers boost profits. Kevin Baum and his partners are on a mission. They’re aiming to make it easy to digitize operations across...
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Farm Progress America, March 8, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on a new Kansas State study looking at consumer mean, or non-meat, choices Max Armstrong reports on a recent survey from Kansas State University looking at consumers and...
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Animal gene editing turf war battle continues
USDA reopens comment period on animal biotechnology as new administration comes in and evaluates previous comments made. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reopening the public review and comment...
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Extreme cold results in unprecedented blackouts
The Nebraska Public Power District CEO explained the historic nature of the rolling blackouts. In Nebraska, the first of the rolling electrical outages came at 12:07 p.m. Feb. 15. Over the course of...
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Balancing livestock need and quality during drought
Drought conditions expected to persist, raising concerns for livestock producers. Timely and topical was this year’s Southwest Beef Symposium that addressed ongoing drought conditions and their effect...
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Cattle breeders should check bull fertility after recent snowstorms
Frostbite can cause temporary or permanent sterility in bulls. Producers are encouraged to work with veterinarians to determine best course of action. The extreme winter weather that hit the southern...
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Kansas commodity group news you can use
State farm groups offer access to online learning; leaders sought for sorghum association. Between tending to livestock and strategizing for planting season, winter has been hectic for Kansas farmers....
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Pope County, Minn., farmers build productive pasture
The Olsons are working with an NRCS rotational grazing plan and EQIP assistance to improve forages on former CRP land and lessen streambed erosion. Jennifer Olson is building up a herd of beef cattle...
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Farm Progress America, March 10, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on an effort in Congress to bring transparency to livestock pricing Max Armstrong looks at a bipartisan bill in the Senate – the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021 – which...
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Nebraska State Fair expands opportunities for 4-H exhibitors
The decision to shift 4-H and FFA livestock shows to two different weekends provides more space. It is with great excitement that Nebraska 4-H recently announced that there will be new livestock...
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Silvopasture: À la carte agriculture
Resilient Ag Landscapes: Silvopasture systems bring additional benefits and revenue streams over conventional grazing systems, but add new layers of management. Whether it's bur oak savannas, the...
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Texas lamb and goat markets remain hot
Texas Crop and Weather Report – March 9, 2021 Texas lamb and goat meat producers continue to command high prices in a niche market driven by high demand and low supplies, according to a Texas A&M...
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Direct marketing of meat opens doors for producers
Labeling and inspection are key components to a program’s success. Livestock producers looking to cut out the middleman by marketing meat products directly to consumers need to adhere to state and...
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