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Many are asking that during this drought, but if farmers wait to apply fertilizer until it rains, a major part of the benefit will be lost.

The goal is to keep your operation in the black while protecting your herd genetics.

The assistance uses the Secretary of Agriculture’s existing authority to help create and encourage flexibility within four USDA programs.

Drought drives cattle Inventory down but consumer demand remains high.

As the weeks continue to pass without any significant rain in the Midwest, it is getting increasingly difficult to find feed for livestock.

Producers should look for opportunity ingredients such as buying failed corn for silage or hay.

Recent rains have given producers hope that they will be able to plant wheat this fall for cattle to graze..

Ranchers considering restocking options should think profitability first and foremost before writing a check.

Animal rights organization partners with fringe farm group.

Meanwhile, placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.92 million, 10 percent below 2011.