MALTA, Mont. – The Merrimans hosted a nice organic farm tour last week at their farm. They took organic producers and Montana Organic Associat…
Tim Petry, NDSU Extension livestock marketing economist, says drought conditions across the state and region are impacting the cattle market –…
ST. PAUL, MN, July 26, 2021 – Minnesota agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the ongoing, severe drought.
Several days of high temperatures in a row during mid- to late July have impacted crops across the state, with heat stress the number one prob…
With greater than 60% of North Dakota in extreme or exceptional drought, crops across the state are facing significant quality and yield challenges.
Do you want to learn more about grassland management and productivity, as well as conservation? Make plans now to attend the Nebraska Grazing …
MINOT, N.D. – The 2021 North Dakota State Fair will showcase some of the state’s best livestock with a stacked lineup of events. The fair’s li…
For Bruce Mershon, his involvement with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association provides an opportunity to be a part of the cattle industry on a …
The state’s main crop and livestock organizations rely on farmer-leaders to advocate for policy with legislators, lead meetings and speak for …
The state’s main crop and livestock organizations rely on farmer-leaders to advocate for policy with legislators, lead meetings and speak for …
The state’s main crop and livestock organizations rely on farmer-leaders to advocate for policy with legislators, lead meetings and speak for …
As we move in to the “dog days of summer,” also known as the extreme heat period, keep in mind that forage plants also must adjust to these te…
Big round bales of hay are being put up across the country, but there are not as many as in some years because of the 2021 drought. Farmers ar…
Row crops often get priority attention when a hailstorm rolls through, but bad storms can do a number on perennial forages as well. When hail …
National livestock groups are monitoring efforts in some states to make changes to livestock production.
Feed costs have taken a big bite out of livestock margins, but a more optimistic outlook for corn production could put profitability back on t…
"We get to spend most of the summer getting ready for winter," Waverly, Nebraska farmer Paula Peterson said. "We have found over the course of several years doing this life that it is much more economical to grow our own feed for our cattle. Cattle are a year-round responsibility."
"Our area has had a quarter of an inch since the first of April. This is hardly enough precipitation to get the crops out of the ground."
Hog futures have rebounded in recent days, led by a 200-point hike in the July contract.
MALTA, Mont. – Sizzling hot, dry days continued to swelter many of the farms and ranches in northeastern Montana as spring came to a close. Te…
As of the official start of summer (June 20), all of North Dakota was experiencing some level of drought classification, but pockets of precip…
Jeff Lakner of Wessington, SD has been named the 2021 Governor’s Ag Ambassador Award recipient. He will be recognized at the annual Governor’s…
An environmental training session for operators of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), will be held Wednesday, June 30 in Huron at…
A lot of factors can go into fencing decisions, in particular as some costs go up and a few materials see reduced availability.
Following last year’s very successful inaugural Minnesota Youth Livestock Expo (MYLE), organizers are planning for a repeat in 2021.