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Making lemonade out of lemons
Options to consider when that one heifer doesn't show up pregnant. There are many events or moments throughout the year that we as beef producers look forward to with great anticipation, excitement...
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Drought-stricken farmers offered additional assistance
USDA expands emergency funds to help cover cost of transporting feed for livestock in drought regions. In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, USDA announced its...
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Farm Progress America, September 9, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on a request for comments for labeling lab-grown meat and fish. Max Armstrong explores the concept of cultured meat and almost 60% of Americans have heard about lab meat, which...
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White House takes aim at higher meat prices
Meat industry rejects conclusions drawn from a White House National Economic Council report. About half of the overall increase in grocery prices can be attributed to a significant increase from meat...
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Life after war: Coalition helps veterans become farmers
Members of 14-year-old organization share stories in commemoration of 9/11. The founder of Farmer Veteran Coalition likes to joke that it took him a full year of driving up and down the coast of...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Relief for farm and food workers, how long can you leave corn in the field without risk of damage? Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.USDA grants for farm...
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Farm Progress America, September 10, 2021
Max Armstrong shares some good financial news for farmers. Max Armstrong reports on news that farmers are making up ground on working capital deficiencies. That pubs farm balance sheets in a better...
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Atypical BSE cases detected in Brazil
OIE maintains country's status as negligible risk for BSE. Over the weekend, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply confirmed that two atypical cases of bovine spongiform...
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Finding the truth in your fields
The Around Farm Progress podcast explores what you need to do to improve data on your farm; and discusses a new kind of data collection tool Harvest season is firing up across the country as combines...
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6 Pasture management tips
The pastures might be in poor condition-- but consider your corn crop for a feed source. Although recent rains have greened up drought-stricken pastures in northwest Iowa, grazing is “pretty-well...
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Trenton Jones, Missouri FFA State Vice President
Mike Pearson talks with the Missouri state FFA Vice President. In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike Pearson chats with Trenton Jones, Missouri FFA State Vice President. He joined FFA by accident and fell...
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This Week in Agribusiness, September 11, 2021
Mike Pearson and Max Armstrong remember September 11, 2001 and check in on crops and the Friday’s WASDE report. Part 1Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson start of remembering Sept. 11, 2001. Next, Mike...
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House Ag Committee delays vote on $94B in new ag spending
No details known on the estimated $28 billion in new conservation funding for climate smart ag practices. The House Agriculture Committee marked up Friday into the evening its portion of new ag...
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Is move to stockers right for you?
If you want to drop your cow/calf approach, have a good idea of what's ahead Editor's note: Next week Doug Ferguson will be speaking all three days (Sept 14, 15 and 16) at Husker Harvest Days in Grand...
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Farm Progress America, September 13, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on an interesting livestock highlight for visitors of Husker Harvest Days Max Armstrong shares a preview of the upcoming Husker Harvest Days which has 24 hour security because...
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Senators resurrect country of origin labeling for beef
The American Beef Labeling Act mandates the reinstatement of beef and beef products into MCOOL. Legislation to reestablish mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef will be formally reintroduced...
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Beef by-product values surge higher
The current by-product value is the highest since January of 2015. By-product values for cattle have increased dramatically in the past few months. Hide and offal values, which have generally declined...
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Farm Progress America, September 14, 2021
Max Armstrong offers a look at a group helping veterans get into agriculture Max Armstrong notes that military veterans have been on the minds of many. He shares news about the Farmer Veteran...
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New investment in sustainable aviation fuel
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Gevo, Inc. to invest in facilities to process corn into sustainable fuel. Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Gevo, Inc. announced a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and...
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Californian nominated for chief ag negotiator
Almond Alliance President Elaine Trevino brings her experiences of fighting for ag trade policies and agreements to crucial post. After months of calls from agricultural groups, President Joe Biden...
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