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While not a drought buster, the welcomed rains will help fill dried tanks and recharge dwindling water supplies.

Pasture conditions continue to decline, making it likely that much of the hay required for winter feeding of livestock will be imported from outside sources.

Pastures and forages across the Eastern Corn Belt suffered yield and nutrient loss due to wet spring weather.

USDA has designated 213 counties in Texas as disaster areas after one of the worst droughts in more than a century.

As farmers face the probability of low-quality wheat -- in some cases below quality standards for milling -- they can look for alternative markets for their crop.

After a wet spring and delayed hay harvest in some areas, it is important for beef producers to store hay properly to reduce nutrient loss

It’s too early to predict the effects on crop yields and livestock production, but 2011 is definitely not going to be as good as 2010 in Louisiana.

Deeper culling of cowherds is not just a possibility but reality in some states.

With the ongoing drought, livestock producers throughout the state continued to cull herds or liquidate them entirely.

There is little research on tornadoes impacting beef production, but there are several concerns that should be addressed.

In some parts of the country hay fields are suffering because of the excessive moisture and cooler-than-normal temperatures have also impacted growth.

There are three primary factors that explain much of the variability in average rental rates over time.

There are a number of challenges facing forage growers this year but high prices offer opportunity for some.

Of all the factors affecting hay quality, stage of maturity when harvested is the most important and the one in which greatest progress can be made.

Wheat carry also trimmed vs. March

Stage set for deal to head to the Hill

Measure headed to Obama who will sign it

The Japanese earthquake could have a large effect on U.S. grain and beef exports, but likely will have only a minor effect.

With expected higher prices for inputs, have a plan to get the most out of your fertilizer dollars for pastures.

Escalating unrest in the Middle East is not only going to continue to drive fuel prices up, there’s also a good chance it will do the same to the costs of fertilizing pastures

New fiscal year also off to a strong start

A drop in corn stocks means prices are headed higher. These anticipated unprecedented levels mean more corn in 2011.

With rising feed costs, it’s more important than ever to maximize grazing and improve forage quality to provide optimal nutrition for cattle.

The estimate of 2010 red meat and poultry production is raised from last month, reflecting higher production of beef, pork, broilers, and turkey.

Supply-and-demand prospects look good

The program follows basic concepts that are backed up by both science and farmer experience and have been put into practice by successful producers here and abroad.

Smaller horsepower requirements for balers add options.

For less than $7 per forage sample tested, cow-calf producers may be able to stave off a variety of potential problems in their cowherd.

Agency still to make additional calls yet on E15

Senators urge "common-sense" approach to EPA regulations.

A growing number of beef producers want the convenience, versatility and cost savings of precision farming.

Program to have 31.2 million acres in it as of Oct. 1

Dry weather has placed a lot of stress on forages and increased the risk of prussic acid and/or nitrate poisoning

Ethanol and worldwide shortages brighten export picture

The old adage “make hay while the sun shines” definitely applies this year.

University of Illinois researchers found that feeding co-products and cornstalk residue in the winter can save cow-calf producers up to $1 per day per cow compared to feeding hay.

To avoid any health problems in cattle, swine, poultry and other animals, growers are highly encouraged to test the grain for vomitoxin levels.

Are you planning to plant a summer annual grass, maybe to boost cattle numbers or to build hay supply?

Processing Is Key to Feeding Light Test Weight Corn.

Test forages to ensure cows get optimal, timely nutrition.

Why should cattle feeders fret after the 2008 presidential election.