Category: Ag News
Apr 24
Angus Auxiliary Hosts 7th Biennial Women Connected Conference
Angus women gather from across the country to network and learn more about Certified Angus Beef®. Raising livestock is a way of life few are privileged to experience, and busy schedules and on-farm responsibilities can make it difficult for farmers and ranchers to prioritize networking and educational opportunities. On March 25-27, 33 cattlewomen from 14 …
Apr 24
Seminar Demonstrates New Applications for Alternative U.S. Beef Cuts in Taiwan
The U.S. is Taiwan’s dominant supplier of chilled beef; USMEF continues promoting alternative cuts to importers and their end-user customers in retail, foodservice. USMEF is working to defend U.S. beef’s share of Taiwan’s market, currently affected by tight supplies, inflationary pressures and increased competition. Fifty-nine Taiwanese beef importers recently attended a USMEF seminar to discuss …
Apr 24
NMPF Statement on H5N1 and Federal Order on Lactating Cows
From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud: Since this virus was first discovered in cows, H5N1 in dairy cattle has been primarily an animal health concern. Today’s announcements and actions underscore that continued concern and focus on the well-being of animals and those who care for them. USDA, FDA and scientific research has established what …
Apr 24
Match Forage Flow with Livestock Nutritional Needs to Increase Ranch Profitability
Each year, the average rancher spends 40-60% of his or her cow costs on supplemental feeding, says Robert Wells, a Noble Research Institute senior regenerative ranching advisor. If you’re having to supplement your livestock’s nutrition four to five months out of the year, imagine what reducing those costs by even a small margin could do …
Apr 24
Oklahoma Historical Society to host “Spring at the Farm”
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently had the chance to talk with Sue Teska, the Senior Historical Interpreter of the Oklahoma Historical Society and the site director at Hunter’s Home in Park Hill, about museums and historical sites throughout the state, and the upcoming Spring on the Farm event set for May 4th. “We have a …
Apr 24
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help us get ahead of this disease and limit its spread. Today, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced a …
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