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USDA shares farm income forecasts
2021 expected to be a promising year for farmers’ pocketbooks. On Sept. 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service released the Farm Sector Income Forecast report. Overall, the...
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Swine and soil health
The Kaup brothers’ passion for agriculture shows in the pride they have in their operation. Doing what’s right when no one is looking is an attitude and attribute that most modern farmers or ranchers...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Farm Futures 2022 acreage forecast released, Hurricane Ida’s impact on agriculture Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Farm Futures acreage forecast...
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What's ahead for Husker Harvest Days 2021
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with two editors involved with the big Nebraska show with gates opening Sept. 14 Gates open on Husker Harvest Days for 2021 in less than two weeks – running...
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Tennessee Farm Bureau president will not seek reelection
Jeff Aiken is the 8th president in the Tennessee Farm Bureau 100-year history. Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation President Jeff Aiken announced he will not seek reelection at the annual meeting in...
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Kansas funds railroads, names winners of 4-H Livestock Sweepstakes
Kansas Digest: Rail funding, recruiting for KARL and 4-H livestock judging results. Moving Kansas grain to customers got a boost Aug. 17, when Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas...
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Drought-stricken farmers offered additional assistance
USDA expands emergency funds to help cover cost of transporting feed for livestock in drought regions. In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, USDA announced its...
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100% of my cows calved — eventually
Life is Simple: That should make me an average cattleman. Most goodcattle producers will tell you that calving season, whether it be in the spring or fall, should be as close to 60 days long as...
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Weather drives product shortages
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Sept. 8, 2021 Drought in western and northern Great Plains states could impact consumer costs and availability woes for wheat-, barley- and bean-based products,...
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Hog makes history at Missouri State Fair
The Grand Champion barrow sold for more than $44,500 during the Sale of Champions. It was a record-setting Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions, raising nearly $186,000 for Youth in Agriculture, and...
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White House takes aim at higher meat prices
Meat industry rejects conclusions drawn from a White House National Economic Council report. About half of the overall increase in grocery prices can be attributed to a significant increase from meat...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Relief for farm and food workers, how long can you leave corn in the field without risk of damage? Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.USDA grants for farm...
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Drought, heat challenging West’s forage producers
Experts try to help alfalfa and forage growers grapple with issues. As wildfire smoke continues to fill the skies and drought grips the West, farmers are trying to cope with dwindling water supplies...
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Testing hay, pastures key to offsetting high grain prices
The cost of grain in cattle has been steadily increasing since 2020. High feed grain prices have been an area of concern for livestock producers this year, leading many to look for more cost-effective...
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Farmers, ranchers eligible for USDA help to cover feed transport costs
USDA has expanded its financial assistance to those affected by the drought. In response to the severe drought conditions across the Western U.S., including Minnesota, USDA announced Sept. 8 it will...
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3 strategies to reduce cow herds’ environmental hoofprints
Cattlemen’s College: Practical ways to lower the emissions and boost the efficiency of your herd. Reducing your cow herd’s environmental “hoofprints” in the pasture can often lead to money savings and...
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FAPRI-MU adjusts ag outlook
Price outlooks have been updated for crops, livestock and food sectors. Strong demand from China, smaller supplies and other factors have resulted in higher prices for many agricultural commodities....
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1 Minnesota horse diagnosed with EEE; 1 diagnosed with EHV-1
Cases of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in horses indicate that infected mosquitos are in an area and may infect humans. Horses in two Minnesota counties have been confirmed to have two different...
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4-H youth showcase record number of livestock at Iowa State Fair
Youth exhibited 1,432 animals in the 4-H Swine shows, and 322 animals in the 4-H Meat Goat shows — both record numbers. The return of the Iowa State Fair in 2021 was celebrated by many this year,...
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10 things to consider when establishing an alfalfa stand
Drought across the West has increased demand for alfalfa, and farmers are considering the crop. Drought across many of the alfalfa-producing acres in the U.S. West and Northern Plains has been in all...
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