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Drought assistance available for livestock producers
Oklahoma livestock producers that depend heavily on forage and grazing may qualify for assistance. Drought conditions have hit some Oklahoma livestock producers hard, but help may be available through...
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Ensure proper disposal of livestock carcasses
With only four approved methods in North Dakota, make sure expired animals are handled properly on your farm. For livestock producers, animal death is an unfortunate part of the business operation....
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Cattle market consensus still eludes Congress
House Ag hearing features testimony on need for cattle contract library but questions remain on 50/14 proposal. Congress continues to look for ways to address the growing disparities between cattle...
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How to deal with snakebite in livestock, horses
The danger or potency of a bite depends on the amount of venom injected by the snake and the type of toxin. Rattlesnakes are the most common poisonous snakes in the U.S.--especially in the West. The...
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Shipping day on the ranch
As soon as the first calf hits the ground, you worry about shipping day. When an entire year of work and your bank loan relies on a single morning to go well. “One of the steers jumped the hay,” my...
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Meet the top 10 Southeastern farmers of 2021
The 10 farmers who will vie for the 2021 Swisher/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year Award. Each farmer’s method and background bring individual agricultural success, but collectively they...
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For the love of farm dogs
It’s taking time, but someday my dog, Ripley, could become an A-1 cattle dog. I’m sure we’ve all made some less-than-great decisions that worked out in the end. Mine was driving halfway across the...
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Cotton prices rally amid speculative buying
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 13, 2021 Cotton futures rose rapidly over recent weeks as speculators began buying for potentially big profits based on expectations that prices would go up,...
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Farm Progress America, October 15, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at the challenges of regulating animal biotechnology Max Armstrong reports on the evolving situation for regulating animal biotechnology. There are many potential uses for gene...
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Pork producer donates hogs to feed hungry
A family lesson in giving and serving is provided through the Hogs for Hunger program. Josh Humphreys knew there were those in his community who struggled to find their next meal. He saw it firsthand...
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New DoggTags pack a high-tech punch
DoggTags are an RFID alternative and Fitbit for cows in one small package. On the surface, they may look like ordinary ear tags. But DoggTags from Wyoming-based HerdDogg pack lots of info into a small...
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Meat industry works to boost consumer trust
The Protein PACT is a new 10-year consumer confidence campaign by animal ag. The meatpacking and processing industry needs to do less defending and deflecting and more embracing and changing.That was...
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Scientists pioneer new methods for culturing swine gut microbiomes
Beneficial bacteria in swine intestinal, or gut, microbiomes can protect or improve the health of pigs. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station scientists have developed bacterial cultivation methods...
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Smart tags capture cattle data at a distance
HerdDogg’s new long-range smart tags allow cattle producers to monitor stock from 100 yards away. HerdDogg brings technology to the range so cattle producers can capture more data on their stock...
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Big score wins Florida farmer annual hay contest
The Southeastern Hay Contest uses the RFQ score to measure overall nutritive value of forage and predicted dry matter intake. Bill Conrad from Malone, Fla., grabbed top honors at the annual 2021...
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Sweet on swine
A new statewide sanctioned pig show series gives youth ages 5 to 21 the chance to grow in knowledge and appreciate pork genetics. Youth and their families who enjoy the camaraderie and competition of...
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Outguessing the Hogs and Pigs report
Livestock Outlook: Most September USDA hogs and pigs estimates came in well below the average of trade estimates before the report. “I always thought that record would stand until it was broken.”...
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Expect higher prices, fewer options on Thanksgiving turkeys
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct. 19, 2021 Consumers can expect higher prices and fewer options for whole turkeys leading into this Thanksgiving, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Revival of ethanol, challenges with waterhemp and an update from Mexico on GMO corn imports. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to bring you up-to-speed.IRS change in bank...
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Newsom signs Ag Pass, mobile slaughter bills
The Ag Pass program enables counties to allow farmers and ranchers to rescue their animals during wildfires. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a pair of bills to help the ranching industry,...
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