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Drought-stricken livestock producers faced with tough decisions
USDA offers resources to supplement high costs of transporting livestock feed to drought regions. With over 70% of the American West, Southwest and Northern Plains categorized in D3 (severe) drought...
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Fertilizer prices continue record climb
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 9, 2021 High commodity prices continue to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices, said AgriLife Extension grain Market Economist Mark...
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New tech will measure cow methane emissions
Cornell University is installing four respiration chambers to see what feeds and additives can reduce methane emissions. What can cows eat that can reduce their methane emissions? The building of four...
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Grants out for Minnesota livestock owners to help prevent wolf attacks
Minnesota Department of Agriculture applications are due Jan. 24 for the 80-20 cost-share. Grants are available to livestock producers through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to help prevent...
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Soil health keeps family farm in business
Practices like cover crops and no-till are tools, not goals, for Blioux River Ranch’s soil health mission. At first, Barry Little didn’t realize how much his microbiology degree would benefit him as a...
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Reduce risk with livestock insurance
Purchasing livestock mortality insurance could save high-risk genetic investments from an unexpected situation. You save up to invest in another animal to add to your herd or flock. Or maybe, you just...
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K-State researchers find key to improving weaned pig survivability
By managing creep-feeding methods, producers can reduce their weaned pig mortality rates. Kansas State University swine researchers and graduate students are reporting findings that could help the...
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Small processing plant expansion: Knee-jerk or trend?
Economist Rodney Holcomb discusses the current state of small processing plants, need for expansion and labor concerns. Small meat packing plants, many of which were phased out in the early 80s and...
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Fed cattle market appears to be changing
Seems the dynamics have shifted such that fed cattle prices should be much stronger in 2022. Fall is always a critical time for calf markets as so many spring-born calves are sold. However, it has...
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Virtual fencing could be beef industry game-changer
Much like autosteer and precision farming, virtual fencing is a new technology that could positively impact the productivity of operations. Historically, the crew at Jorgensen Land and Cattle had not...
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Let’s celebrate National Butter Day
It’s finally official, thanks to efforts by Associated Milk Producers Inc. of New Ulm, Minn., that there's a designated National Butter Day. Pop a slice of hearty bread in the toaster today, spread on...
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Costs for holiday meals up from last year
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Nov. 16, 2021 Costs for preparing holiday meals will be higher this year as prices for most everyday staples and specialty items used in traditional baking recipes are...
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In a La Nina winter, don't be fooled
Despite warmer temperatures forecast for this winter, cattle producers are encouraged to devise a plan for extreme conditions. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on a busy week in ag: An end to the strike, a big equipment announcement, tragic flooding and more. Missed some agricultural news this week? There was a lot happening, and here are seven...
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Will consumers resist high beef prices?
Livestock Outlook: Don’t confuse a change in demand with a change in quantity demanded. You have likely heard someone say, “Beef demand must be excellent as prices are sharply higher.” This may or may...
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Prop 12 will create havoc on hog production
Hog Outlook: Farmers must adapt or find other markets as a California initiative dictates sow and gilt housing. As we turn the calendar to 2022, there are many things hog producers need to keep on...
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Farmers optimistic despite rising costs
Some growers have stocked up on inputs, while others are waiting to see if prices come down. How was this past year on the farm, and what plans do you have for 2022?It’s time to start taking stock and...
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'Down on the farm' takes on new meaning
Joy’s Reflections: Is it me, or are people today just crazy about farm living? Are you approaching the new year with one eye closed and a slight grimace? The past 12 months I’ve witnessed things I...
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The turkey got my cousin
I don’t recall which one of us the most taunted and picked at the turkey, but it was likely me. It was a mean turkey. In the small world of my cousin and I at the time, it was the scariest thing...
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Publication explains cattle production, grazing, economics
Encounters with livestock represent a prime opportunity for people to learn about agriculture. The pandemic has brought more people into nearby parks and public lands for hiking, biking and other...
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