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Understanding drought tolerant plants | Queensland Country Life

The process of creating drought tolerance within a garden is called establishment, and once this occurs, plants can endure years or even decades of below average rainfall. Ultimately, the way to create a drought tolerant garden is by being a proactive gardener and understanding that all plants need ongoing care. Click to check the original […]

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Retallick-Riley talks bovine congestive heart failure at 2024 CattleCon

Cattle feeders who lose livestock to bovine congestive heart failure (BCHF) know the impact of the disease firsthand. Ready to hear about the latest research on BCHF, feeders and others industry professionals attended a Cattlemen’s College session presented by Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI). The session was held during the 2024 National […]

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New feral hog bait garners support from Texas ag

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and Texas Farm Bureau are expressing support for a newly-approved toxicant, Kaput Feral Hog Bait. Kaput, which was registered for state limited use by licensed pesticide applicators in Texas on February 1, 2024, will aid farmers, ranchers, and landowners in helping mitigate the growing feral hog problem. USDA surveys show […]

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Robust demand for U.S. pork, strong finish for beef in 2023

Led by a record-shattering performance in Mexico and broad-based growth in other markets, U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023, according to year-end data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation. While 2023 beef exports were below the record totals posted the previous year, December exports were the largest […]

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Farm Progress America, February 9, 2024

Mike Pearson examines some new California environmental standards law and how it impacts more that agriculture. Last week, the U.S. District of Courts, a lawsuit was filed that challenges the California Corporate Disclosure law. The laws require businesses to report their emissions throughout the entire supply chain. It’s called, the Scope 3 Emissions. The lawsuit […]

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