Supplying water needs for beef cattle
Water should be sampled for nitrates, sulfates and total dissolved solids. With areas of our state having extended drought conditions, many of our ground water sources are drying up. This can force...
View ArticleAg groups want more time to evaluate SEC rule
Farmers and ranchers could be forced to report personal information and business-related data under new climate rule. Over a hundred agriculture organizations are asking the Securities and Exchange...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Here are 5 stories in the beef community, you don’t want to miss. BEEF magazine scoured the country looking for what has cattle producers talking. Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the...
View ArticleImprovements and cautions
It's a mixed bag of what is happening in the cattle markets. The cattle markets bring a mix optimistic and caution news. Fed cattle prices are at levels not seen since mid-2015. The substantial heifer...
View ArticleCattle vaccination-Why is it so hard to understand?
Vaccination plans are only one pillar in an effective herd health program. As one considers animal disease threats it is easy to look for a simple solution in hopes that a single shot of antibiotic or...
View ArticleUSDA accepts CRP contracts on 2 million acres
Producers will have until fall to make final determination on whether or not to go forward with new CRP contracts. USDA is accepting more than 2 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and...
View ArticleLivestock insurance programs updated
RMA revises DRP, LGM and LRP to adjust to evolving needs of livestock producers. USDA updated three key crop insurance options for livestock producers: the Dairy Revenue Protection, Livestock Gross...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 5, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on news that even with inflation beef demand remains solid. Max Armstrong shares that the demand for beef is not waning. Max offers insight from Naomi Blohm, Total Farm...
View ArticleNASA scientist named 2022 World Food Prize Laureate
Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig recognized for her work outlining the impact of climate change on agriculture. Leading climatologist, agronomist and former farmer Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig has been named the 2022...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on another union strike, learn about the increasing threat of aflatoxin, and read up on CRP acre enrollment. Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’ve got you covered. Here’s this...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 6, 2022
Max Armstrong offers a look at a new report showing farmers are lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Max Armstrong reports that EPA is showing what farmers are doing about greenhouse gas emissions. The...
View ArticleWhite House to convene hunger, nutrition conference
Commitment made to end hunger, improve nutrition and physical activity, reduce diet-related diseases, and close disparity gaps by 2030. For the first time in over 50 years, the White House will host a...
View ArticleAdding CRP acres, and Palmer amaranth beats another herbicide
The Around Farm Progress podcast explores news from USDA on enrollment of 2 million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program; we get a weed resistance update. USDA's Farm Service Administration is...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness May 7, 2022
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are at the desk this weekend reflecting on their week at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters meeting in D.C.. Part 1Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are at the...
View ArticleAmara Livingston, Wisconsin State Parliamentarian
Mike Pearson talks with the Wisconsin State FFA Parliamentarian. In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike Pearson chats with Amara Livingston, Wisconsin State Parliamentarian, a role that keeps the trains...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 9, 2022
Max Armstrong offers an update on the status of two USDA agencies moved out of Washington. Max Armstrong reports on moves by USDA to relocate two divisions to Kansas City including the Economic...
View ArticleBeer maker shows farmer support
Busch Light and John Deere are teaming up with innovative farm-focused program including a giant game of cornhole. Twitter users may have seen the new Busch Light cans with a John Deere 'look,' which...
View ArticleBiodiesel cuts costs for all diesel users
Study shows the introduction of biomass-based diesel has driven down global #2 diesel prices by 8% to 19%. Biodiesel and renewable diesel meet more than 6% of the nation's need for diesel fuel. A new...
View ArticleRail providers asked to do more
STB requires additional reporting from rail providers which are contributing to inflationary forces affecting food and fuel. Following mounting concerns and growing criticism, the Surface...
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Grilling season is approaching
Will Memorial Day provide the answers to the beef demand questions? With Mother’s Day behind us, attention now shifts to Memorial Day and the kickoff of summer grilling season. The last year has been...
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