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2019 Meat Production and Consumption

Apr 04, 2019 by Derrell Peel - Oklahoma State University

Total 2019 meat production in the U.S. is currently projected to reach another record level of 103.3 billion pounds, up 1.3 percent year over year.

5 Tips for a Better Farm Meeting

Apr 04, 2019 by Taylor Leach

With all of the chaos and confusion centered around running an agricultural operation, regularly scheduled meetings should be a “must” on your farm.

Waiting On An Operating Loan? Here’s What You Should Do

Apr 04, 2019 by Anna-Lisa Laca

Ashley Arrington of Farmhold Financial, shares these tips to help speed up the process to get the money you need now.

Coyote-Hunting, Strip Clubs Are Free Speech In Oregon

Apr 04, 2019 by Greg Henderson

A proposal in Oregon seeks a ban on coyote-hunting contests, but the language runs afoul of the state's constitution which also permits strip clubs as free speech.

Utilize Fecal Egg Count to Determine Deworming Decisions

Apr 04, 2019 by Frank Wardynski, Michigan State University Extension

Routine and continued use of anthelmintics have created resistance in some populations of internal parasites.

Compare Alternative Feed Value, Prices

Apr 04, 2019 by North Dakota State University Extension

Determining the relative value of alternative feeds can be a cost-saving strategy.

Nebraska Receives Hay Donations From People Around the U.S.

Apr 04, 2019 by Associated Press

Many teenagers would spend spring break catching up on sleep or spending time with friends. However, 17-year-old Kylie Bos is spending it with her father, Jamie Bos, as the Michigan residents haul hay bales to various parts of flood-devastated areas of Nebraska.

Drovers TV: Cattle Flood Losses Not Clear Yet in Nebraska

Apr 04, 2019 by Wyatt Bechtel

No official cattle death loss projections have been released from the recent winter storm and flooding in Nebraska, but the death toll could be significant according to monetary estimates.

Controlling Broomsedge on Pastures

Apr 04, 2019 by University of Arkansas Extension

Broomsedge is an invasive weed that targets ill-managed pastures and control is difficult once broomsedge is established.

Is That Soy In Your Whopper? Plant-Based Meat Sales Rising

Apr 04, 2019 by Associated Press

From soy-based sliders to ground lentil sausages, plant-based meat substitutes are surging in popularity.

Evaluate Udder Soundness Soon After Calving to Use as Culling Criteria

Apr 03, 2019 by Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Emeritus Extension Animal Scientist

Every year at "preg" checking time, ranchers evaluate cows and make decisions as which to remove from the herd. One criteria that should be examined to cull cows is udder quality.

Winter Feeding a Cowherd in the Southeast: Those Girls are Expensive

Apr 03, 2019 by Chris Prevatt, University of Florida Extension

Winter feeding is one of the largest expenses for cow-calf operations in the Southeast. There are a lot of options worth considering, so it is advisable to work closely with the resource people available you, to develop the most efficient plan for your cowherd.

Veterinary Group to Host Summit to Discuss Rural Workforce Recruitment

Apr 03, 2019 by Drovers news source

The future of agriculture and food production is dependent on recruiting and retaining good people dedicated to producing safe, wholesome and nutritious food.

Profit Tracker: Feedyard Margins Solid

Apr 03, 2019 by Greg Henderson

Average feedyard closeouts continued to show solid profits on cattle marketed the final week of March.

CAB Insider: Dairy Dilemma Increases Culling

Apr 03, 2019 by Paul Dykstra, Certified Angus Beef

Total U.S. cow harvest so far this year is up 3%, but most of that is from dairy cows, up 4.6%, compared to beef cows up 1.3%.

I'm A Drover: Science Advocate

Apr 03, 2019 by Greg Henderson

As an advocate of science, Frank Mitloehner believes efforts to reduce meat and milk production globally will only result in “more hunger in poor countries.”

ASF Outbreak in China Could Create a 12 MMT Global Meat Shortage

Apr 03, 2019 by Tyne Morgan

As numbers continue to roll out, and the impacts of ASF are fully realized, it could be a bullish demand story for all proteins as the industry could face a protein shortage this year.

First-Cut Alfalfa Silage – Quality Versus Quantity

Apr 03, 2019 by Farm Journal Content Services

When it comes to first-cut alfalfa, it’s best to start with the end in mind – know what quality and yield are needed for your dairy or beef cows. Higher-quality alfalfa silage can increase your relative feed value. For dairy and beef producers, this can help improve animal performance while maintaining profitability.

Tough Winter Leads to Challenging Spring for Kansas Cattlemen

Apr 03, 2019 by Kansas State University Research and Extension

Kansas cattle producers are coming off what one Kansas State University official calls “one of the roughest winters” in recent memory, adding that the situation has created the need for extra attention this spring.

Missouri Cattle Producer Is On Alert For Symptoms of Grass Tetany

Apr 02, 2019 by Sara Brown

Grass tetany might be easily defined as a deficiency of magnesium, but for Dick Kurtz of Oregon, Mo., it just means trouble. He lost three cows in March to the disorder and is carefully watching a few more.