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Managing winter water supply

Managing winter water supply

By Madison Kovarna, South Dakota State University Extension Cold weather is here to stay for the remainder of this winter
Experimenting with pasture program can pay off

Experimenting with pasture program can pay off

This one pasture I rent used to always have weeds. There were almost no clovers growing on the place and
Ag agencies facing another potential shutdown

Ag agencies facing another potential shutdown

Congress returns to session Monday after a three-week holiday break. Rather than easing into 2024, lawmakers are immediately facing yet
Three-State Beef Conference coming up

Three-State Beef Conference coming up

The annual Three-State Beef Conference gives beef producers and others a chance to spend an evening learning from top researchers
Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board appointments announced

Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board appointments announced

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week the appointment of 26 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef
U.S. farmer sentiment stable as inflation expectations subside

U.S. farmer sentiment stable as inflation expectations subside

The latest report from the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer indicates that U.S. farmers’ inflation expectations have subsided while
Missouri bans foreign adversary countries from purchasing farmland near bases

Missouri bans foreign adversary countries from purchasing farmland near bases

Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Jan. 2 that he has banned individuals and businesses from nations designated as foreign adversaries
2024 BIF Research Symposium and Convention program announced

2024 BIF Research Symposium and Convention program announced

The program has been announced for the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention, to be hosted June
5 dates to watch in 2024

5 dates to watch in 2024

Happy New Year! Here are some key ag policy dates to watch in 2024. January 19 and February 2: Government
Promotions build momentum for U.S. beef in Central America

Promotions build momentum for U.S. beef in Central America

U.S. beef exports to Central America have gained momentum in recent months, fueled in part by promotional activities funded by
K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day scheduled for March 1

K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day scheduled for March 1

Kansas State University’s Animal Sciences and Industry Department will host Cattlemen’s Day 2024 on Friday, March 1, at Weber Hall
Farm Progress America, January 2, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 2, 2024

Mike Pearson Avian influenza continues to pose a threat to poultry farms worldwide. USDA Health Inspection Service reports fresh HH5N1IP