Drought
Farmers in pockets of California hardest hit by the drought could begin to see their wells run dry a year from now.
Drought assistance for livestock producers is now available for 2012 and 2013.
The Central Kentucky Premier Heifer Sale hopes to aid in rebuilding the national beef herd through their twice yearly female auction and private treaty sales.
Oklahoma State University has been awarded a $1 million grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to provide some of the first climate adaptation tools for beef producers in the form of water management resources.
County officials in New Mexico have told the U.S. Forest Service that gates need to be unlocked at a mountain riparian area that is within the Lincoln National Forest so cattle can reach the water in the drought stricken state.
Smaller beef supply could lead to more profitable years in the near future for producers who managed to hold onto cattle.
Property damage and livestock liquidations have implications at tax time.
New Mexico State University’s Cattleman’s Current Issues Program will give producers an opportunity to get the latest updates on these topics and more March 28.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corp of Engineers (Corps) proposed an expansion of their federal authority over “waters of the United States.”
With the cattle market at all-time highs and drought having decimating herds across Texas, some might consider restocking, but are questioning if it’s the right time to buy.
Although data indicate the rebuilding of Oklahoma’s beef cow herd is happening, herd numbers are still down 10.5 percent from Jan. 1, 2011, meaning the process is only in the beginning stages.
Weeks of slow, soaking rains are helping the grass grow again on the western slopes of Maui and Hawaii islands, giving cattle ranchers hope they may at last escape a punishing drought brought on by years of below-normal rainfall.
New Mexico’s two U.S. senators say ranchers will soon be able to sign up for drought disaster aid made available through the federal farm law signed last week.
Event helps strategize for future under drought conditions.
Federal officials have designated portions of 11 western and central states as primary natural disaster areas because of a drought.
The second major snowstorm in a week for the southern Great Plains is delivering moisture to U.S. wheat crops.
Though farmers may be disappointed in not having a wet winter, there’s some good news mixed with the bad.
Water quality issues continue to worsen as drought and high temperatures increase the risk of high sulfate water.
Feed costs are expected to skyrocket by next year. Get the full report from AgDay.
USDA’s heat stress forecasts show emergency heat levels in the central U.S. through July 6th. Take caution with livestock.
Texas agricultural losses due to the 2011 drought reached a record $7.62 billion, making it the most costly drought in history.
Drought forcing cattle to market could mean a lighter fall run at higher prices later this year.