Considering the summer opportunities
Summer is here, spring born calves are growing, breeding season is upon us, first cutting hay is on the downhill slide for many. Weather permitting, the busy season is here for many cattle producers...
View ArticleLearning lessons in cattle marketing
This week I watched my daughter and the markets, and I realized some people just don’t learn. This week my daughter’s basketball team ran up against some high school teams (our girls are 11). My...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Isaiah Pruitt
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Isaiah Pruitt, Kentucky FFA State Reporter. After a couple pandemic years, the highlights for Isaiah were getting back in the classroom and back to an in-person...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, July 16, 2022
Max and Mike talk about rural dangers as corn grows taller during the season, and remind everyone to use caution when driving in rural areas, especially at intersections.Zack Schrock, Bremen, Ind.,...
View ArticleTexas wildfire activity trends above normal, airtankers staged
This year’s fire activity -- the number of fire responses and acres burned -- is trending above normal. Since January 1, 2022, Texas A&M Forest Service has responded to 1,240 wildfires that burned...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 17, 2022
Many friends have been involved in fairs in recent days, and some radio friends of Max have been a part of the local fairs. Dave Kunkel, who recently retired from WRAY in Princeton, Ind., has been a...
View ArticleMid-year cattle cycle update: Cow liquidation is on the rise
On July 22, USDA-NASS will release the July Cattle report with national estimates of cattle inventories by category along with the first estimate of the 2022 calf crop. With widespread drought...
View ArticleBenefits of early weaning beef calves
Long-term drought, May moisture, extreme heat and prevailing southern winds for the past several weeks have resulted in a flash drought. Many Oklahoma cow-calf operations are facing the reality of a...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 19, 2022
Husker Harvest Days happens in September, and is an irrigation-focused show. A Nebraska farmer said that no-irritated land looks a little rough this year. Livestock will also take the spotlight, along...
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An A-to-Z look at the 2022 Farm Progress Show
It’s time to get excited to learn more about new farming equipment, technology and practices at the 2022 Farm Progress Show. Follow along and prepare for your trip with this guide from A to Z.The Farm...
View ArticleClimate, environmental groups want EPA to target CAFOs
A letter sent July 19 to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan urges him to immediately act on the EPA’s existing authority to provide federal oversight of Concentrated Animal...
View ArticleHoneybees find lifeline in COVID vaccine technology
By Jen SkerrittTechnology used to develop COVID-19 vaccines may also help combat a honeybee-killing pest.GreenLight Biosciences is developing an RNA-based syrup to attack varroa mites, a parasite that...
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5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Check out these five stories that are impacting beef production and farms this week. 1. Hot, dry summerIt has been a dry summer this year across the United States. The eastern portion of the country...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 20, 2022
Max thought dairy farms just kept getting bigger. However, one family farm in Wisconsin is bucking the trend by milking only 42 dairy cows. The Lammers are raising their family on 42 cows and a couple...
View ArticleIs this a fall pricing opportunity for feeders?
As has been the case all year, there is no shortage of factors to discuss when it comes to this cattle market. Drought has intensified in much of the Southern Plains and has also moved into large...
View ArticleMidwest Digest, July 20, 2022
It should't be surprising that more gasoline thefts are being reported.If you want to rent an EV, it might be an expensive proposition, says Max.Environmental groups are going after large livestok...
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Expanding your Herd? Beware of Johne's Disease
What is Johne’s Disease? Johne’s (pronounced Yo-knees) Disease is a slow, progressive disease of adult cattle characterized by profuse, watery diarrhea and weight loss or “wasting” (Figure 1). It is...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 21, 2022
There are two major pieces of legislation advancing in congress that talk about cattle marketing. Both are waiting floor action. The U.S. Cattlemen's Association is pleased with the action, and they...
View ArticlePlan ahead for antibiotic access
New Food and Drug Administration guidance related to over-the-counter antibiotic usage in animals is working to control antibiotic resistance in humans and livestock. The guidance will require a...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? Follow along for a quick recap. Check out these top headlines in agriculture from around the country.Farm Progress Show: What’s new?It’s time to get...
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