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1st Aggieville Showdown brings cattle to the ’Ville
Slideshow: Organizers bring a cattle show to the Manhattan, Kan., streets of the downtown Aggieville Business District. Exhibitors from Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado made the drive to Manhattan, Kan.,...
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CattleCal podcast launched for cattle ranchers
The podcast episodes range in length from 8 to 30 minutes. Cattle ranchers have a new source for cattle research news from UC Cooperative Extension. CattleCal podcast is produced by Pedro...
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University of Minnesota researchers develop field test for CWD
New chronic wasting disease assay is cheaper and provides results in 24 hours. University of Minnesota researchers at the Minnesota Center for Prion Research (MNPRO) have developed a novel approach to...
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Kansas Land Values Book now available
The 2020 Kansas Land Values Book shows detailed sale information and trends. Strengthening commodity prices, low interest rates and recent large infusions of government payments supporting net farm...
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Drought brings challenges — and fire
In North Dakota, 98% of the state is in drought, with South Dakota not far behind. The drought facing most of the Dakotas not only means difficulties for planting, but also could spell trouble for...
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Dogs show exposure to COVID-19 virus
In all, 23 samples tested positive for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, according to Washington state officials. Officials in Washington state say they have confirmed a test showing antibodies to SARS-CoV-2,...
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Farm Progress America, April 28, 2021
Max Armstrong offers an update on a California measure that could impact pork producers across the country Max Armstrong reports on the continued uncertainty around California's Proposition 12. The...
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National animal groups shun Oregon, Colorado initiatives
HSUS, Food and Water Watch, ‘mega-dairy’ critics so far keeping their distance. Established animal-welfare groups that have pushed landmark ballot initiatives and efforts to curb so-called “factory...
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Texas sorghum acres expected to rise
Texas Crop and Weather Report – April 27, 2021 Sorghum acres are expected to be up this year as prices and increased export demand have made the crop a hot commodity, according to a Texas A&M...
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Minnesota Dairy Initiatives program continues impact
The state program, now in its 25th year, helps dairy farmers build resiliency to invest in good times and remain steady in bad. The mid- to late 1980s were tough financial years for all farms across...
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Livestock feed demand is upending global trade flows
The world is facing a shortage of feed grains, while wheat supplies are more ample. By Isis Almeida, Michael Hirtzer and Kim ChipmanFeeding the world’s chickens, pigs and cows has gotten so expensive...
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USDA improves livestock insurance policies
USDA livestock insurance policies have seen increased participation over the last year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency is updating livestock insurance policies. The RMA updates to the Dairy Revenue...
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Valders couple count sheep but not to sleep
The Wagners raise 300 lambs a year, and process and sell wool. In April, lambing was in full season at Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill near Valders, Wis. Owners Paul and Carol Wagner had been...
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Pay attention to pasture
Are you taking time to properly manage your pastures? Make sure your pasture program is the one best suited for your operation. When it comes to selecting the right grazing system for your operation,...
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Study: Lamb grazing, solar panels a good mix
The practice greatly increases land productivity, according to OSU scientists. Land productivity could be greatly increased by combining sheep grazing and solar energy production on the same land,...
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Inconsistent precipitation: How can livestock producers prepare?
Great Plains grasslands, beef cattle production, rural economies challenged by climate variability Over the past decade, Mother Nature has provided increasingly inconsistent precipitation for the...
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Robbins Land & Cattle wins 2021 Environmental Stewardship Award
Robbins Land & Cattle LLC, Greene and Carroll counties, Iowa, works to enhance pasture and cropland with rotational grazing and cover cropping. The Iowa Cattlemen's Association recently recognized...
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Grazing academy to help ranchers make strategic decisions
Topics include carbon markets, livestock-wildlife relations and coping with drought, wildfire and poisonous plants. Ranchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register...
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Control poison hemlock in pastures, woodlots
Learn to recognize this toxic weed and take control of it. Turn livestock out in a new pasture and they should be in heaven, right? Don’t be surprised if they’re pulling morningglory vines off the old...
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Temple Grandin to speak at Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference
Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference set July 7 in Monahans World-renowned educator and animal behavior expert Temple Grandin will be the featured speaker at the annual Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference,...
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