Alexis Hughes, past South Dakota State FFA Reporter
In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike talks with Alexis Hughes, South Dakota State FFA Past Reporter. Hughes recently wrapped up her role with the state group which allowed her to meet a learn more about her...
View ArticleResearch aims to save beef industry billions, reduce discoloration
The U.S. beef industry loses $3 billion annually to meat discoloration. When beef is brown on the surface, it is discounted in price, and extensive discoloration leads to people throwing nutritious...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 8, 2022
Max Armstrong looks ahead at the 2022 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, that runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Max notes he’s heard from international visitors headed to the show too. And he notes the...
View ArticleInflation Reduction Act passes with ag climate investments
Over the weekend the full Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which will provide approximately $40 billion for climate change mitigation and resilience efforts over the next ten years...
View ArticleBeef trade supporting cattle and beef markets
The latest beef trade data shows June exports were up 15.2 percent year over year while beef imports were down 15.3 percent from last year. Strong exports are helping to offset domestic beef demand...
View ArticleUSDA publishes updated proposed organic livestock rule
The USDA released a proposed update to its Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards, an action that represents ongoing changes to several organic animal welfare provisions that have been in the making...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 9, 2022
Max Armstrong shares the story of a unique tractor owned by a west central Illinois farmer – John Werries. The unique old tractor has a lot of history and has drawn interest from Europe, Asia and U.S....
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5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Check out these five stories that are impacting beef production and ranches this week.Hot, dry summer continuesThe drought map shows some areas have improved. Parts of the west remain dry, while others...
View ArticleExplore feed options for cattle herd amid drought
Dwindling hay supplies. Poor-quality hay. Ponds drying up. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Elizabeth Picking has seen it all in southwest Missouri this summer.Feeding cattle has...
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Cattle demos offer chute comparisons, entertainment
Cattle demonstrations at Husker Harvest Days offer attendees a chance to see side-by-side comparisons of cattle chutes in action, as well as being entertained along the way.“Dr. Joe” Jeffrey is back...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 10, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at the rising number of anaerobic digesters around the country. The cost of the systems can be high, but there’s rising interest in using these systems as part of a closed loop...
View ArticleSenate bill expands local meat processing
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is leading an effort to reduce regulatory red tape to enable livestock auction market owners to invest in small meat packing...
View ArticlePrep now for winter calving
Though we’re still holding onto summer, it’s never too early for cattle producers to prepare for winter.Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM and a University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension beef systems educator,...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 11, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insight about the last time inflation rates were high. Max points to a story by John Otte, retired ag economics writer for Farm Progress, looking back on how those early rates back...
View ArticleCargill annual revenue hits new record
By Tarso VelosoCommodities giant Cargill Inc. said annual revenues soared 23% to a record $165 billion in a fiscal year marked by “extreme events.”Cargill reported its new sales benchmark for the year...
View ArticleUSDA invests $27 million in conservation grants
USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’ve got you covered. Check out these top headlines in agriculture from around the country.Senate passes historic climate billSenate passed the Inflation...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 12, 2022
Max Armstrong looks back on the history of the Farm Progress Show and its move from traveling from farm to farm to the two permanent biennial sites. Max offers insights into the many things exhibitors...
View ArticleConsider tried-and-true practices
This week some questions and comments from my daughter made me pause and reflect. First, she saw a guy making round bales using twine and she asked what kind of wrap that was. I gave her more of a...
View ArticleFFA Chapter Tribute: Paige Lehrkamp
Max Armstrong continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week is joined by Paige Lehrkamp, South Dakota State FFA Treasurer. Paige explains the role of the treasurer. Paige shares...
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