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Five-day camp to immerse students in ranching
The May 24-28 camp is at the Queen Mountain Lodge on the Broadbent Ranch and geared toward recent high school graduates and college students. Teaching about the challenges ranchers face and using...
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Nation’s eyes on Colorado meat fight
Proposed 2022 ballot initiative would criminalize artificial insemination and other ranching practices. Ranchers throughout the West and around the nation are keeping a close eye on a proposed...
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Survey: Farmers are part of climate change mitigation
More than a third of respondents to Cargill's Feed4Thought survey express confidence in agriculture's ability to limit its carbon footprint. Cargill's latest Feed4Thought survey finds consumers view...
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Beginning shepherd program set in northeast Nebraska
The daylong program is focused on educational activities for beginning sheep producers. A beginning shepherd program is being planned for May 1 by the Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers Association and...
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Know the basics of poultry care, risks of Salmonella
Humans can contract Salmonella when handling poultry, gathering eggs and eating poultry. Baby chicks are popular gifts in the spring, but it is important to remember that even birds that look healthy...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 9, 2021
Lean hog prices soar, Easterday Ranches files for bankruptcy and broadband infrastructure. Need a quick look at ag news. Here are seven agricultural stories you might have missed.1. The Biden...
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Here’s your opportunity to buy a quality, tested bull
The 87th annual Indiana Beef Evaluation Program’s bull test sale is April 17. If you need one or more new herd bulls, the place to be on April 17 is the Springville Feeder Auction, 10 miles northwest...
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Little 'I' a family affair for Rausches
South Dakota State University’s Little International goes on after the 2020 exposition was canceled due to COVID-19. Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series overviewing the activities...
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Lessons from Anderson Creek fire 5 years later
The Anderson Creek fire in 2016 taught ranchers lessons that they still follow today. Spring in the Gypsum Hills of Kansas is a time of renewal and new life. But for ranchers who experienced the...
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Utah’s wool industry benefits with new laboratory
Reliable laboratory testing is critical to the success and marketability of local wool production, state says. Wool producers in Utah and throughout the West will soon enjoy the benefits of the...
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Aggieville Showdown brings cattle to Moro Street
The first Aggieville Showdown will hold its Grand Drive event April 17, right on Moro Street in Manhattan, Kan. Cattle shows aren’t new. But hosting the Grand Drive in the middle of a popular shopping...
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Feed Mootral to get CowCredits
Mootral says its garlic-and-citrus feed can cut methane emissions from livestock by an average of 30%. By Agnieszka de SousaA European startup has started selling carbon credits for cattle raised on a...
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Strong seasonal beef demand drives up fed cattle prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 13, 2021 Stronger-than-normal seasonal demand for beef is driving fed cattle prices upward, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Biological control of invasive weeds in pastures: A primer
Depending on the weed, you might use targeted grazing or beneficial insects, scientists advise. Many ranchers and rangeland managers try to find ways to halt prolific spread of invasive weeds. The...
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Grazing tour planned for summer
The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition tour will visit northeast Nebraska for the first time. The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition will be traveling to northeast Nebraska for the first time for the...
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Sheep-plaguing worm resisting common treatments
The blood-feeding barber pole worm resides in the digestive system. A roundworm that plagues sheep grazing irrigated pastures has been found to be resistant to common classes of dewormers, according...
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Get your stocking rate right
Animal intake and pasture productivity are two considerations when deciding on stocking rate. Stocking pastures with the right number of animals is one of the cornerstones of proper grazing...
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Creep feeding a good practice for raising foals
Creep rations need a balanced amount of protein, calcium and phosphorus. A nursing foal’s nutritional requirements will exceed the mare’s ability to supply nutrients to the foal through its milk a few...
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Next-gen farmer creates direct-market beef business
Savannah’s Farm Fresh sees a surge in local meat demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. When Savannah Moore was 8 years old, she showed her first steer at the Boone County Fair. His name was Charlie...
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MSU livestock pavilion expansion moves forward
The Farm Bureau pledged $100,000 toward the $4 million project. To host even more shows and competitions, Michigan State University is advancing Project RAISE (Raise for Agriculture Industries, Shows...
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