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Cattle demand for corn: a non-starter at $6/bushel?
Top corn usage source struggles to maintain demand optimism. Exports and ethanol have been the driving forces behind high prices to kick off the 2022 calendar year. And with good reason.Remember –...
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Perrys: Nothing is impossible if you’re willing to work hard
For this 2021 Kansas Master Farmer couple, perseverance is a family trait. Phil and Rhonda Perry have never let a little thing like hard work divert them from their dreams. For this couple, nothing is...
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Building a dream from the ground up
Phil and Rhonda Perry have built their ranch and raised their family with faith and perseverance. Phil and Rhonda Perry of Oskaloosa, Kan., are one of the six couples who have been named to the 2021...
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Benefits of adding livestock to cover crops
Successful cover croppers say adding livestock to the system makes dollars and sense. When Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention earlier...
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Missouri Soybean Association under new leadership
Missouri Minute: Cattlemen’s Association elects new president; soybean group delivers books to school. The Missouri Soybean Association selected Shelby County farmer Matt Wright as its new...
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Find out Dakotas’ top ag commodities
North and South Dakota boast numerous commodities, which are the top earners? For many who take a drive through the Dakotas’ countryside, their views will include rolling hills, farmland, rocky...
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Weather, geopolitical concerns add to volatility amid strong prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 1, 2022 Commodity crop prices continue to remain strong across the board as weather and geopolitical concerns add volatility to markets, according to a Texas...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Get the latest on the declining cattle herd, new equipment releases, fertilizer plant fire and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Beef numbers...
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Grazing public lands — a win-win for farmers, hunters
A grazing plan tailored to public sites helps keep land and wildlife healthy and productive for hunting and recreation. The drought of 2021 challenged livestock farmers with producing and finding...
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Scotty Raines named 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year
Scotty Raines will be one of 10 regional farmers in the running for the Swisher Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year. For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his...
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Scenes from #CattleCon22
The British ambassador to the United States, George Foreman and beef industry leaders visit this cattle industry event. Cattle producers from across the country traveled to Houston, to attend the 2022...
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Grant available for Washington small meat processors
The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that there is a need for more meat processing services, state officials say. The application period is now open for a new Washington State Department of Agriculture...
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Pork, beef export values reach new highs
Beef exports surpass $10 billion while pork tops $8 billion for the first time. U.S. beef exports greatly exceeded previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time,...
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Join Indiana Forage Council for Sure-Tech Labs tour
The Feb. 24 seminar will feature an update on a new sorghum-sudangrass hybrid plus a talk by rotational graziers. Anyone who grows forages or grazes animals on pasture should circle Feb. 24 on their...
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Winter vegetables in good condition amid high demand, prices
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 8, 2022 Winter vegetable crops are performing well in the Rio Grande Valley, and high demand and decent prices are making for a good start to 2022, according to...
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How to manage pastures after drought
Following a dry season, when do you turn out livestock? With pastures and producers recovering from extensive drought in 2021, there may be changes to when cattle should be turned out this...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on this week’s WASDE report, new ag export records, cover crop incentives and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.WASDE data keeps soy rally...
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Commodity prices up, meat consumption down
High commodity prices lead to high feed costs for livestock producers, high meat costs for consumers and a shift to less meat consumption. Every grain farmer favors higher corn and soybean prices, but...
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Pork stars on global stage
Hog Outlook: Maintaining current markets and entering new countries keeps demand strong for U.S. pork. Americans consume more than 50 pounds of pork per person each year, and while the U.S. consumer...
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Farm-to-Fork Certification course to begin
New program provides information on livestock production and processing. The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is hosting a new Farm to Fork Certification Program, 6 –...
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