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New UNL app spreads lowdown on manure
Available for both Android and Apple devices, the UNL manure app helps producers find manure experts and connects them with the latest manure research. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln manure team...
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Learning more about dairy sustainability effort
Land O’Lakes announced that all dairy farmers that sell to the cooperative will complete a farm sustainability assessment. What does that mean? On March 11, Land O'Lakes announced a commitment to...
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The basics of water law
Here is a discussion on water rights for surface and groundwater considerations. Water law has a long history. It can be traced back to Roman times, and it also has roots in English common law. Across...
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Organic industry calls for reissuance of organic livestock rule
Legislators and organic groups call on Biden administration to reinstate the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Final Rule. Pressure is building on the Biden administration to restore the organic...
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JBS proposes record high dividends
Company will propose 74% increase in dividend from 2020, in addition to looking to grow through acquisitions. By Fabiana BatistaJBS SA, the world’s largest meat supplier, beat earnings estimates with...
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State sheep producers promote lamb in schools
Council offers funding opportunities to drive support of sheep and wool industries. Missouri is home to sheep production with sales topping $9.5 million. Still, the Missouri Sheep Merchandising...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 26, 2021
More COVID-19 aid on the way, Prospective Plantings report on tap next week and advocating for ag during National Ag Week. Need a quick review of ag news? Here are seven stories you may have missed.1....
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Thiele honored by dairy producers as person of year
The Clearwater, Neb., dairyman has served for years not only as a producer, but also as an ambassador for the state’s dairy industry. Bill Thiele originally didn’t set out to be a dairyman. Growing up...
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Cattle producers: Be aware of foot rot
Foot rot symptoms are often swelling between toes, redness or necrotic tissue and skin separation at the hoof wall. Excessive rain is a signal for cattle producers to keep an eye out for lameness in...
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Virtual fence keeps cattle where you want them
Researchers from USDA, OSU working to see how well virtual fencing can work on federal allotments. To manage livestock, we need ways to keep them in desired areas. Traditionally, herding or fencing...
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Using AI to track feral pigs, diseases in Florida
University of Florida scientists who are using artificial intelligence to gather data on feral hog reproduction and movement. Feral pigs cost the agriculture industry at least $1.5 billion in damage,...
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Hog market soars on increasing demand
Prices for sows have more than doubled since start of the year, prices for slaughter hogs up 44%. By Michael HirtzerFarmers trying to rebuild their shrinking hog herds are holding on to mother pigs...
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Indiana Beef Cattle Association marches forward despite COVID-19
Hoosier Beef Notes: New officers elected; Hoosier Beef Congress was a success. COVID-19 tried its best, but it didn’t stop the Indiana Beef Cattle Association from moving forward in 2021. IBCA...
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Universities probe public on breeding cattle without horns
WSU, UC, UI scientists studying how consumers feel about changing the DNA of dairy cattle. The health and well-being of animals can be improved with genome-editing technology, but only if people trust...
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Diversify your operation with bison
Minimal inputs and a strong market make adding bison onto your operation a profitable choice. For most cattle producers, calving season involves sleepless nights caring for cows, being on the lookout...
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OSU livestream of hatching chicks returns
The cameras will remain on until 5 p.m. April 2. The chicks are back.For the eighth year, the world can watch chicken eggs hatch via the Oregon State University Extension Service livestream.The...
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Out of retirement to serve nation’s cattle producers
Jerry Bohn takes on the challenge of leading NCBA and sharing beef producers’ stories. Retirement. It’s a funny word in the agriculture industry. Not many farmers and ranchers actually stop working...
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Bill to modify Farm Animal Liability Act unanimous out of committee
Texas Ag Law Blog: Tiffany Lashmet provides an update about a bill, how it relates to farmers'/ranchers' legal protection from liability. A bill that would seek to essentially undo a 2020 Texas...
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Bull breeding soundness should be tested after freeze
AgriLife Extension experts: Potential increased BSE failures due to frostbiteWinter Storm Uri could have long-term effects on Texas’ cattle herd. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists...
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Legally remove black vultures that attack livestock
Missouri will serve as a pilot state for a federal black vulture depredation program. Populations of black vultures attacking young livestock have been on the rise in Missouri, but now livestock...
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