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How to Leverage Cattle for Soil-Health Improvements
Running cattle on farmland can be a mixed bag for many farmers, even the most soil-health-minded ones. Even on good…
What Prop 12 Means for Pork Producers in 2023
With the enforcement of Prop 12 on the horizon, many pig farmers are simply wondering, “what does this mean for…
Cattle Placements Higher Due to Drought
USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report showed feedlot inventory at 11.6 million head, down 3% from last year. Placement levels…
Texas Panhandle Cotton Struggles in Wet Weather
Late spring storms have brought greenery and a sigh of relief for much of the Texas panhandle. However, ample moisture…
Tar Spot Confirmed in Iowa
The first signs of tar spot are becoming visible in corn fields in Iowa. An agronomist with Pioneer and an…
Tips for Helping Cows Through Heat Stress
Hotter-than-normal temperatures have impacted much of the U.S., exacerbating ongoing drought conditions to newly emerged crops. However, the hot weather…
Florida Tomato Growers Seek to Renogiate Mexican Tomato Trade
Tomato leaders in Florida are asking for a new approach to the U.S.-Mexico tomato trade. The Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE)…
A Farm Bill Extension May Be On the Horizon
A short-term extension of the 2023 farm bill may be required, according to lawmakers on the House and Senate ag…
Prop-12 Implementation Delayed 6 Months
After a flurry of court action following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Proposition 12, a Sacramento judge has…
Reduce Feed Access to Extend Forage Supplies Amidst Drought
Making forage go farther is a priority for every cattle producer in consecutive years of severe to exceptional drought.