Drovers
From learning how to win with humility to how to lose with grace, 4-H will take youth as far as their imagination will allow. Here are five things less talked about, but likely more important, about the value of 4-H.
Sustainable Beef LLC, the rancher-driven beef processing facility proposed for North Platte, Neb., is one step closer to reality after an official ground-breaking ceremony.
A new study from the University of Illinois looks at how cattle ranchers in Brazil respond to climate change in the Amazon.
Bringing up a young horse requires consideration of many factors, most especially making good choices to support their health and nutrition.
Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc. and a staunch advocate for connecting consumers to the people who grow their food, is featured at the Henry C. Gardiner Global Food Systems Lecture at Kansas State on Oct. 11.
The biggest U.S. meat company by sales said on Wednesday it will relocate all corporate employees from offices in Chicago and Downers Grove, Ill. and Dakota Dunes, S.D., to its headquarters in Springdale, Ark.
By the end of the year, the Biden administration is expected to issue new rules that Government Lawyer Brian Fletcher told the court will “provide greater clarity to the regulated public on all parts of the test.”
Following beef quality grade trends may not be as exciting as college football, but for beef marketers quality grade is the game and this season is nothing short of dynamic.
USDA says the organizations were selected for their proven track records working with farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery workers. The funds amount to $600 per person and will be dispersed in the fall.
Value-based tool will help commercial producers select and manage Angus cattle.
Knowing the boundaries could save you money.
Texas beef producers are exploring the use of whole cotton plants as a protein source for cattle due to extreme drought conditions.
Readers from across the United States are sharing photos and messages showing what life is like for America’s agricultural community in conjunction with National Ag Day.
The Bureau of Land Management now offers the Adoption Incentive Program that provides up to $1,000 for those who adopt an untrained wild horse.
Learn more about how fiber is digested, so you can improve the rate of fiber digestibility in your cows’ forage.
The Bureau of Land Management now offers the Adoption Incentive Program that provides up to $1,000 for those who adopt an untrained wild horse.
Parasite control should be the cornerstone of your animal health program because parasites negatively impact the overall health and performance of cattle.
In some parts of the country hay fields are suffering because of the excessive moisture and cooler-than-normal temperatures have also impacted growth.
Bovine pinkeye. It seems to happen every summer. Even though it may look the same in different animals, potential causes and opinions on what vaccines are most effective vary.
Let’s get right to it. According to Merck Animal Health research conducted in 2021 by Farm Journal, 73% of beef producers who vaccinated against pinkeye reported a positive return on investment (ROI).
Routine herd health protocols are key in combating respiratory diseases like Mycoplasma bovis. You can help get calves ready for performance success with proper weaning strategies.
Feeding, management and marketing needs to be evaluated prior to weaning so the best options and management practices are selected.
With a high likelihood of drought continuing through the summer months, prepare for a shortage in forage production using these tools and strategies!
While plant-based meat alternatives seem to have lost their hype, scientists work to develop another protein alternative—mealworms.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the USDA’s $300 million investment, that aims to help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers through organic production.
USDA Offers Greater Protection and Flexibility With RMA’s Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance
Agriculture producers with Federal crop insurance for crops in transition to organic or a certified organic grain or feed crop are eligible to receive premium assistance from the USDA for the 2023 reinsurance year.
Feeding a calf is an investment. Consider these breed, weight, health and carcass qualities when selecting the animal to get started on the right foot and economically fill the freezer!
Hot, dry conditions have taken a toll on pasture growth this year. What should cattle producers consider to conserve grass in these dry areas?
As part of recent legislation and cost-saving strategy, meat alternatives continue to increase in consumption at U.S. military bases, both state-side and abroad.
What’s one of the most limiting factors on any ag operation? Labor. With this, inevitable changes rise within the ag workforce.