We’ve seen plenty of precipitation across the southeast over the last month. Coming out of a drought pattern, USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey shares the latest details from the U.S. Drought Monitor for the period ending May 28th.
March Posted Higher Prices for Livestock Producers
Livestock producers saw higher prices in March. Those numbers came in earlier this week and USDA’s Rod Bain shares more.
Propane: Clean Energy Powering the Farm
The conversation around clean energy seems to have no end in sight. Livestock producers and those involved in agriculture know the importance of sustainability and taking care of the environment. To learn more about clean energy on the farm, I visited with Mike Newland, from the Propane Education and Research Council.
Manage the Risks in 2024
2024 has lots of potential both positive and negative. Volatile markets and unpredictable weather patterns directly impact producer’s pockets. I visited with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri Professor and Market Analyst for a 2024 livestock outlook.
Lumpy Skin Disease Impacts Major U.S. Trade Partner
by Will Jordan A Lumpy Skin Disease outbreak is spreading across South Korea with 29 cases of the highly infectious viral disease reported as of Wednesday, October 25th. Though Lumpy Skin Disease was introduced to Asia in 2019, this is the first outbreak of its kind in South Korea. While the disease does not pose a risk to humans, it …
Sustainability is Regular Business for Cattlemen
By Will Jordan Sustainability is a constant topic in conversations with both advocates and activists. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO, Colin Woodall, shares thoughts on sustainability and the beef industry.
Florida Cattlemen’s Association’s New President Looks to the Future
By Will Jordan Florida Cattlemen’s Association installed their new President this week in Marco Island during their annual convention. New president Pat Durden is a 7th-generation Florida rancher with 15 years of involvement in the FCA leadership. A background in commercial cow/calf and more recently Red Angus seedstock, Pat looks forward to his year of service.
Livestock Birthing and Weather Concerns in Northern Plains
Even though we are in April, winter weather has not lost its grip in some areas of the country. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says an early April blizzard in the Northern Plains has added to concerns of livestock producers in the middle of calving and lambing season in that region.
Livestock Organizations Discuss Challenges in Cattle Markets
On Monday, May 10, 2021, member leaders of American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, National Farmers Union, R-CALF USA, and the United States Cattlemen’s Association met in Phoenix, Arizona. These groups convened at the request of Livestock Marketing Association to discuss challenges involved in the marketing of finished cattle with the ultimate goal of bringing about a more …
Global Livestock Show Worth The Trip – Sommet De L’Elevage
U.S. cattle and livestock producers interested in keeping up with their industry in other parts of the world first-hand should consider a visit to one of the world’s largest and best run annual livestock events, the Sommet De L’Elevage (Livestock Summit) in Clermont-Ferrand, France held the first week in October. I can attest from first-hand experience as the first American farm journalist to …