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Horses need up-to-date West Nile virus vaccinations
Young and old horses have the highest risk for contracting West Nile. Horses account for about 97% of reported non-human mammalian cases of West Nile virus encephalitis, according to the American...
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Dairy producers find new value streams for calf crops
Advancements in genomics are opening new avenues for dairy profit. Dairies need pregnant cows to keep their parlors filled and the milk trucks rolling. Beef feedlots need reliable year-round sources...
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KDA releases 2021 Kansas Bluestem Pasture Survey
The updated survey helps cattle producers and landowners better negotiate leasing agreements. The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Kansas State University Land Use Survey...
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Do different genomes affect the unique qualities of sheep?
The mechanisms by which genomes have adapted in environments to produce a diversity of observable traits is a focus of a study. A University of Idaho-led project will define how different genomes...
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Vytelle makes choosing the right bull easier
Vytelle releases public feed efficiency database. Vytelle, with their network partners, announce the release of the Top 150 Proven Bulls. These high accuracy bulls have risen to the top of more than...
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Passage of HB 365 expands scope, requires signs on farms, ranches
Tiffany Lashmet discusses Texas Farm Animal Liability Act in her recent Texas Agriculture Law Blog. The Texas Legislature has passed and Governor Abbott has signed House Bill 365, which will make...
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Governor's Charity Steer Show returns to state fairgrounds
The event, which raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, will be held Aug. 14 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The Governor's Charity Steer Show will return to the Iowa State...
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Conditions making flies a real issue in herds
Are flies a problem in your herd? You are not alone For the past several years, fly populations on cattle have been significant beginning in late April then increasing to peak populations in August or...
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Niche market for ranch-raised beef on the rise
Selling beef from the farm to the consumer may provide opportunities for high premiums. Direct beef purchases from the farm continue to be an emerging trend as consumers want to know both the story...
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Build drought resiliency for your cattle herd
Producers should carefully plan how to manage livestock as dry conditions persist. Drought may constitute a single season or cover multiple years. Lower than normal precipitation and higher than...
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Some tools to monitor moisture conditions
The VegDRI tool shows the current conditions, while the GRACE tool estimates anomalies. The National Drought Mitigation Center and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) offers several...
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The scrumptiousness of summer
Slideshow: Minnesota producers share their bounty in special on-farm, chef-catered meals. A brisk breeze tempered the 80-degree-F late afternoon as 50 or so guests recently gathered at Iron Shoe Farm...
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USDA NASS plans July survey of cattle producers
Minnesota producers will be contacted by NASS during the first two weeks of the month. In July, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will survey about 41,000 cattle operations nationwide to...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
The weekend is here and the week was busy, here are 7 stories to catch up on while you have a minute. North Dakota cattlemen still feeling hit from drought Farmers and ranchers across North Dakota...
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Court ruling puts Oregon's IP13 in new light
Colorado's high court nixed a similar initiative using a single-subject statute just like Oregon's. But the activist behind IP13 isn't concerned. The Colorado Supreme Court's decision this week to...
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RaboResearch: High prices for many sectors of ag
A report was released this week from RaboResearch showing labor shortages and high prices for many ag sectors in 2021. The North American Agribusiness Review released this week by RaboResearch shows...
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Wyoming taking applications for meat industry grants
Meat Processing Expansion Grant 2.0, Meat and Poultry Inspection Readiness Grant available. Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has relaunched the Wyoming Meat Processing Expansion Grant Program (WMPEG). The...
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Good habits for decision-makers
Tough Decisions: Choices made every day can affect the bottom line. Agricultural producers make hundreds of decisions every day in a very challenging environment. Complex biological interactions,...
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Beef Feedlot Short Course returns in August
New technology, research and best management practices are all part of the event, to be held Aug. 3 to 5 in Ames, Iowa. The fifth annual Beef Feedlot Short Course, organized and hosted by the Iowa...
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5 management tips for when pastures run low
Plan now how you will handle watering, culling, early weaning and pest control. Current drought conditions across Minnesota will have seasonlong impact on pastures.University of Minnesota Extension...
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