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Texas fruit crops in need of cold, clouds, rain
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 15, 2022 Texas fruit crops are behind on chill hours necessary to trigger optimal blooms and good fruit sets, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service...
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Mending fences and other biosecurity measures
Communication helps keep neighboring herds safe and healthy. Todd Tedrow warns livestock producers and ranchers about a number of diseases that either are endemic or may emerge to impact the health of...
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Time is right to share beef’s sustainability story
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association: Today’s consumers are more open to beef’s sustainability message than ever. Cattle producers know you need to strike when the iron is hot. That applies to...
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Drought, cold takes toll on Southwest wheat
Oklahoma and Texas wheat fields are in desperate need of rain. A combination of persistent drought and bitter cold have taken a toll on Southwest wheat prospects.The Feb. 6 USDA National Agricultural...
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ND livestock producers connect
The North Dakota Livestock Summit educates producers and promotes animal agriculture. The North Dakota Livestock Alliance annual summit was back in person Feb. 3 after a virtual event in 2021....
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Iowa cattle producers buck national trend
Livestock Outlook: In cattle production, it’s about prudence and tailoring actions to circumstances. Antithesis literally means opposite. People use it in everyday speech when describing two ideas or...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Get the latest on Bayer’s force majeure over glyphosate, plant-based meat alternatives, outstanding young farmers and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you...
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Oregon accepting bids for meat processing grants
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for more options in meat processing for livestock raised in Oregon. Applications are being taken through March 23 for the new Oregon Meat Processing...
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Nebraska’s horses featured in TV documentary
Nebraska Public Media will premiere a documentary in March featuring the unique roles of working horses. With elegant, finely chiseled faces and deep, expressive eyes, horses are the stuff of dreams....
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The importance of breeding soundness exams
Bull exams look at everything from overall health to sperm evaluation. It’s important to make sure every bull passes a breeding soundness examination (BSE) before putting him with cows. This...
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Assess sheep’s body condition to better manage flock
Proper management of body condition scores can positively impact economics behind your sheep flock. Managing the body condition score of your sheep flock can help assess the animals’ nutritional and...
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Horse prices leave me out of saddle
Rising prices for roping horses are making it difficult for me to own a horse of my own. Last summer, I shared in a column that I was starting to get into breakaway and team roping. My significant...
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Journey back to the ranch
Joshua and Tara Dukart didn’t plan to return to the ranch, but they are glad they did. Sometimes, things turn out differently than what we initially expect. Learning to see things differently changed...
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Sheep industry launches genomic-enhanced EBVs
A Missouri farmer is part of groundbreaking work to improve the genetics of America’s sheep flocks. A flock of sheep graze the pasture in northern Missouri. They look like any typical hair sheep....
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Cotton acres across the Belt expected to rise
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb. 24, 2022 Cotton planting is underway, and Texas acres are expected to be up amid good prices and lingering drought conditions.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension...
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Profit maximization for cattle producers
How do you maximize profit on your ranch? With both revenues and costs rising, cattle producers must adjust cattle production and marketing to maximize profits. Economists model this decision...
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Spronk family named Family of the Year by Minnesota Pork
Minnesota Pork Board bestows six awards at annual recognition reception Feb. 14. Individuals and families who have made significant contributions through pork promotion, consumer and producer...
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State of Kansas, K-State seek farmer responses on labor, input costs
Kansas farmers and ranchers can shape future outreach efforts by filling out online surveys. Kansas farmers can shape the future of the state’s ag industry by taking a few 15-minute surveys this...
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Sheep producers technologize the flock
Production efficiencies can be more easily identified and tracked with new technology. The financial profit of sheep flocks hinges on production efficiency. Technology utilized in the U.S. cattle...
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U.S. beef industry can profit from trade with United Kingdom
The British ambassador to the United State speaks of the benefits of a future ag trade agreement with the U.S. U.S. beef has the taste international consumers appreciate.For the past several years,...
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