Farm Progress America, April 19, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at a proposed new rule that could bring added regulation to farmers. Max Armstrong shares news of a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission that if finalized...
View ArticleUSDA's Forest Service supports rural schools, roads
The Secure Rural Schools Program offers $238 million to support rural communities. President Biden and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced an investment of more than $238...
View ArticleGlobal beef update: Imports
China/HK has been the largest beef importing country since 2017. The recent USDA Foreign Agricultural Service bulletin on Livestock and Poultry: World Markets and Trade provides a current summary of...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Check out what everyone is talking about in the beef world. Many things are happening in the beef world. From wild April blizzards to beef packers being called to Congress, there are many things...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 20, 2022
Max Armstrong offers a look at the complex fertilizer industry. Max Armstrong shares insight on the complex fertilizer market. Max explains fertilizer moves through the system. He offers insight from...
View ArticleHave food producers lost touch with mainstream?
David Kohl discusses his recent flight meal that had him asking for the beef. The increased demand for face-to-face conferences and seminars for agricultural audiences is growing like the green shoots...
View ArticleImplanting nursing calves
Bull calves intended for breeding should not be implanted. Implanting preweaning is one of the most cost-effective ways to increase production for the cow calf producer. Implants are typically...
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Beef cow slaughter continues to outpace last year
Drought is leading to an increase in culling the U.S. cattle herd. The size of the US beef cow herd was estimated to have decreased by 2.3% during 2021. Steep culling of the cowherd was a major reason...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 21, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on what's happening in the lumber market and its potential impact on housing. Max Armstrong looks at the potential rise in the price of lumber, after it skyrocketed and fell. He...
View ArticleAnimal Agriculture Alliance releases updated Sustainability Impact Report
Carbon neutrality, reducing GHG emissions among significant contributions highlighted. U.S. farmers’ and ranchers’ world-leading sustainability efforts, including the U.S. beef community’s commitment...
View ArticleThe cheapest mineral isn’t really cheap
Think about the number of days and not tons when it comes to feeding minerals. The major nutritional requirements are: water, energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins. In many cases, beef producers do...
View ArticleCattle health webinars now online
Hundreds of California cattle producers logged on to recent evening presentations. University of California Cooperative Extension and UC Davis Veterinary Medicine are sharing recordings of their March...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on tar spot resistance, long-term weather predictions, and the farmer’s role in providing natural rubber for tires. Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’ve got you covered....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 22, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on how a range of issues have impacted railroad performance during the past two years. Max Armstrong shares the role of railroads for agriculture, which has seen some significant...
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Celebrating Earth Day with on-farm conservation
Farmers across the country use conservation practices, including regenerative agriculture, cover crops, no-till and more. Farmers are conservationists, and they practice it every day; not just on...
View ArticleWhat's driving cattle sales
The big operators aren’t really the movers and shakers in many local sales. The weeks seem to fly by. I know I am not the only one that feels this way. Last week I mentioned the price gouging taking...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Brady Lawson
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Brady Lawson, Kentucky State FFA secretary.Brady has made memories over the past year, and has had the opportunity to talk to a lot of people about their ag passions and...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, April 23, 2022
Earth Day and conservation, lobbying for agriculture, and autonomy and electrification are featured topics this week, along with resources to help farmers impacted by wildfires. Ernie Shea, president,...
View ArticleEquipment maker partners with Crayola
Kubota joins with familiar brand to share the story of equipment, agriculture with a new generation. The press release caught my attention. Who didn't grow up with Crayola crayons? Who didn't start...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 25, 2022
Max Armstrong offers insight into recent food processing plant fires. Max Armstrong shares news that he's received calls recently about food processing plant fires. Max shares insights on the fires...
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