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Feedlot Data Show Heavier Cattle, Rising Hay Costs
The latest Focus on Feedlots report from Kansas State University shows feedlot marketings increased in July, while heifer exit weights and death loss also moved higher.Justin Wagner, K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, said the Focus…
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WOTUS changes, ag data ownership among issues facing farmers
Farmers and ranchers could have an opportunity to shape new federal rules governing waters of the United States, while a new Nebraska law is raising questions about who owns agricultural data.Roger McEowen, K-State and Washburn…
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Control Rhizome Johnsongrass in Fall
We often receive grower concerns that Johnsongrass is regrowing after being sprayed. Growers are concerned the lack of control may be herbicide resistance.
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Cattle Markets Face Shifting Dynamics as Weights, Imports and Processing Take Center Stage
The U.S. cattle market continues to navigate a series of changes, from heavier finished cattle and shifting marketing practices to increased attention on imported lean beef trimmings and the nation’s meat-processing capacity.University of Missouri agricultural…
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U.S.-Mexico Cattle Border Reopens With New Screw Worm Safeguards
The reopening of the nation’s southern border to Mexican live cattle imports marks a major step toward restoring a vital source of livestock supplies after an extended closure prompted by concerns over New World screwworm.
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Final irrigation timing depends on crop stage, soil moisture
As the growing season winds down, producers across the Midwest are making decisions about when to shut off irrigation, but K-State Extension agronomist Tina Sullivan says the final irrigation should be based on crop needs…
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USDA Unveils Data Modernization Plan to Improve Producer Reporting
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving forward with a new data modernization plan designed to make the agency’s reporting systems easier to use, improve the accuracy of agricultural estimates and strengthen trust with producers.
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Harvest Safety Checks Can Help Prevent Farm Emergencies
As farmers head into harvest, taking time to check machinery and safety equipment can help prevent minor problems from becoming serious emergencies, according to Dan Neiden of the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety.
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USDA disaster assistance can carry tax implications for producers
Producers who receive USDA disaster assistance to help recover from losses should consider the potential tax consequences of those payments, according to Oklahoma State University Extension agricultural economist J.C. Hobbs.Disaster assistance programs can help producers…
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Pasture Conditions Continue to Decline Across Much of West
Deteriorating pasture and rangeland conditions are continuing across some of the nation’s hottest and driest areas, with much of the worst damage concentrated in the western half of the country.
