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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on storms across the country, record-breaking corn yields, land values and more. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.America falling behind on trade...
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Dry weather continues in 2022
North Dakota meteorologist says soil moisture starts off strong but will dwindle by summer. Many might compare the drought experienced in 2021 to the devastating drought that hit the region in 1988....
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Why large-animal vets are in short supply
Wanted: More large-animal veterinarians. Indiana is seeing a decrease in large-animal veterinarians but an increased demand for veterinary services among large-animal producers. It’s a serious issue...
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California Proposition 12 will spread disease
Unannounced farm visits by California inspectors pose biosecurity risks. Last week, I gave credit to a friend of mine, Eldon McAfee, for writing and educating the U.S. Supreme Court on California’s...
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Sharpen lambing, kidding skills at workshop
The Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers plan a Jan. 22 event in North Platte. Sharpen your skills when it comes to lambing and kidding at an educational workshop planned for North Platte, Neb.The...
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Tell your agriculture story
Finding common ground goes a long way in building trust. My adult life has been spent telling stories, and the majority of that time has been spent telling agriculture’s stories to an agriculture...
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Red River Crops Conference registration opens
Cotton, sorghum, wheat, hay and livestock top the Texas/Oklahoma conference agenda, along with weed control. Oklahoma State University Extension and Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension are...
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Business plan guides young farmers
Young Farmer Podcast: Mikara Anderson and Riley Price have a plan to grow their startup Katahdin lamb farm. It was a whirlwind summer and fall for Mikara Anderson and Riley Price.Although they come...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on new food trends, the latest in fertilizer costs and ag highlights from 2022. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.2019 MFP payments inaccurate and...
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Biden to launch plan to fight meatpacking giants on inflation
Meat prices have been the biggest contributor to grocery inflation. By Mike DorningPresident Joe Biden will announce plans Monday to combat the market power of the giant conglomerates that dominate...
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Relocating bulls can be an adventure
Life is Simple: You just have to be 10% smarter than the animals you’re working with. A few weeks ago, I gathered three of my four bulls and hauled them to their winter abode here at the homeplace....
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Cattlemen’s Update to discuss market, production, research
The University of Nevada, Reno will host the Cattlemen’s Update Jan. 10 – 14 virtually and at various locations. The University of Nevada, Reno will host the annual Cattlemen’s Update in person and...
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Livestock program offers learning experiences
The new 4-H livestock achievement program in Nebraska saw 26 participants gain a greater understanding of the industry. Nebraska 4-H members across the state were recognized as “Members of Excellence”...
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Producers get help picking up pieces after 4-County Wildfire
Government agencies and organizations hosted a meeting for wildfire survivors navigating support programs. As many survivors will attest, the flames and the ashes are just the first wave of a wildfire...
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Joys, discomforts of kidding season
Joy’s Reflections: You could hear me holler at the house when he jabbed me! It’s that time of year. Lambing and kidding are about to commence.Most days you find yourself oohing and ahhing, and other...
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Things to know when lending, borrowing horse trailer
Never assume insurance policies protect against the worst-case scenarios. When Sam was about to leave for a weekend horse show, he discovered his horse trailer had a broken taillight. Realizing the...
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Take a first look at the 2021 Kansas Master Farmer class
The 94 th class of Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers will be honored in March. The 94th class of Kansas Master Farmers and Master Farm Homemakers includes six couples from across the state...
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BLM intervention helps wild horses during drought
Nebraska facility cares for wild horses waiting to be adopted as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse and Burro Program. Many areas were affected by drought during 2021, which can cause...
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USDA agrees to post slaughter animal records online
Animal welfare groups state posting slaughter information online will improve transparency. USDA has agreed to publicly disclose on its website records related to the treatment of animals in U.S....
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How state fair champions tested
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has disqualified one junior livestock exhibitor based on champion animal urine tests following the 2021 Illinois State Fair. The Illinois Department of...
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