Tag: Agriculture
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Pork Prices Offer Consumers Relief as Producers Stay Profitable
Lower feed costs are keeping hog producers in the black while pork remains a bargain compared with beef COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Pork producers have been profitable for more than two years, but don’t expect that to translate into a major expansion of the U.S. hog herd anytime soon. U.S. pork production is running 1.3…
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Summer Heat Puts Cattle Health and Performance at Risk
Oklahoma State veterinarian says water shade and early detection are key when heat and humidity climb STILLWATER, Okla. — Hot weather is part of summer in cattle country, but high temperatures mixed with humidity can quickly turn from uncomfortable to dangerous. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University veterinarian and beef cattle Extension specialist, is urging…
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Illinois Farm Support Program Becomes FARM SOS
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A statewide program providing confidential mental health services to Illinois farm families has adopted a new name and launched a new website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative is now FARM SOS. The change gives the seven-year-old program a shorter name that more clearly describes its purpose. FARM SOS began as a pilot…
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High Nitrogen Prices Shift Fall Fescue Decisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Rising fertilizer prices are forcing Missouri cattle producers to take a closer look at the cost of adding nitrogen to stockpiled tall fescue. Stockpiled fescue gives Missouri producers an opportunity to extend grazing into the winter and reduce harvested feed costs. University of Missouri Extension state forage specialist Carson Roberts said decisions…
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Tractor Sales Slide as Farm Economy Stays Tight
U.S. tractor sales dropped nearly 11 percent in July as farmers hold onto equipment longer and watch expenses URBANA, Ill. — Farmers are keeping the checkbook closed when it comes to new iron. U.S. tractor sales fell 10.9 percent in July compared with a year ago, while combine sales dropped 5.3 percent, according to new…
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Missouri Angus Sets Fifth Ladies of Autumn Sale
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — The Missouri Angus Association will hold its fifth annual Ladies of Autumn Sale on Oct. 18 at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout. The sale begins at 1 p.m. CDT and will feature Angus females, including open and bred heifers, cow-calf pairs, bred cows and donor females. The event…