Farm Progress America, August 24, 2022
Max Armstrong reports that rising prices and tighter supplies may push farmers to cut use by as much as 7% which would be the biggest cut in 15 years according to the International Fertilizer...
View ArticleBe prepared for more open cows
On top of high fuel costs, current inflation, and high input costs, beef producers have had to deal with drought and extreme heat. Heat stress is normal for cattle in Kentucky because most of our...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
There is good news for consumers on the buying end of beef but a big problem could be looming for beef producers in the nation’s corn fields. Check out these five stories that are in the news this...
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Orland Ridge Dairy moves to market
Ensuring a market for your end product can be tough for any farmer, so a Pacific Northwest dairy family decided to bring their cows to market in South Dakota.With established dairies in Washington and...
View ArticleUSDA takes new approach to farmer debt relief
Over the course of the next several weeks and months, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the agency will be working on figuring out the best way to approach the issue of how to help economically...
View ArticleDrought has forage and hay growers concerned for this fall, winter
It’s been a hot and dry summer for many parts of Kansas, but especially for the southwest corner of the state. Dry conditions have led to a major decrease in alfalfa production in 2022, and that could...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 25, 2022
Max Armstrong looks at the challenges facing California agriculture. He looks at one product where California is the No. 3 producer – watermelon. The state produces melons on about 10,000 acres a year....
View ArticleAg groups can intervene in gray wolf lawsuit
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Aug. 24 that it will allow a coalition including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Public Lands Council, American Sheep Industry...
View Article2022 Kansas ag summit identifies key challenges, opportunities
The Kansas agricultural and food sectors, combined with food retail and ethanol production, account for more than $75 billion, or 50% of the state’s economy, and employs more than 21% of the state’s...
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.Gear up for the 2022 Farm Progress ShowThe Farm Progress Show...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 26, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on no-till farming and its value for producers who have done the practice for more than 40 years. It reduces labor and cuts fuel costs. But there are reports of challenges to...
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Fendt outlines global growth efforts
The Fendt brand carries some weight in Europe, but that market power is growing globally, as the brand’s management pointed out in a global media conference early Friday, Aug. 26. The brand, which is...
View ArticleCatch highlights from 2022 Farm Progress Show
Farmers are a busy lot, working to balance a bit to do list with the challenge of keeping up with what’s new for their operations. The Farm Progress Show is a great way to catch up on all that’s new,...
View ArticlePreserving pastures and a legacy
BEEF always places their disclaimer at the bottom of these articles. This week I’ll just put it right up front that what I am about to write is purely my opinion, and will be a bit politically charged...
View ArticleTristann Burks, past Kentucky FFA State Sentinel
In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike talks with Tristann Burks, past Kentucky FFA State Sentinel. Burks looks back on her recently completed term celebrating the connections and friends made across the...
View ArticleKey to profit: set a goal, stick to it
This week I ran into an old buddy of mine. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him. This guy lost 120 pounds this year!I asked him about it, and he told me he wasn’t happy with how things were in his...
View ArticleCalifornia walnut farmers struggle to reach global markets
By Kim Chipman and Augusta As summer winds down and the holiday season nears, California’s $1 billion walnut industry is gearing up for its busiest shipping season. The problem is getting nuts out the...
View ArticleFFA Chapter Tribute: Ashley Leusink
Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week is joined by Ashley Leusink, Missouri Valley FFA. Ashley explains what prompted her to join FFA and the opportunities...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, September 3, 2022
Mike Pearson and Max Armstrong update from The Farm Progress Show. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture gives an update on climate smart agriculture.Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress, shares an update from...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 5, 2022
Max Armstrong talks about two unique products that caught his attention at the fall farm shows. The first is the Recon from Ryse Aero Technologies which is a six-rotor ultralight designed for the...
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