Oct 19
Backed by more than 40 years of scientific research, Alltech is dedicated to providing solutions and products that contribute to the success of the global animal health industry. This commitment continues with the publication of a new study, “The Effect of Organic Trace Mineral Supplementation in the Form of Proteinates on Performance and Sustainability Parameters …
Oct 19
Price discovery in the feeder cattle market rarely includes genetic information. Almost nothing is known about the genetics of 98% of feeder cattle being sold on a weekly basis. That is unfortunate and it holds the industry back, because genetics control approximately one-third of growth, efficiency and carcass results. Enter the Genetic Merit Pricing Task …
Oct 19
Today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, announced the election of Tom Willis as chairman of the association’s board of directors. Willis was previously the board’s treasurer and is CEO of Conestoga Energy Holdings, a leading provider of sustainable, low-carbon ethanol with the capacity to produce more than 200 million gallons annually. “Growth …
Oct 19
To view the latest Oklahoma drought map, CLICK HERE. According to the latest Oklahoma drought monitor report, exceptional drought remains at zero percent, unchanged from 3 months ago. Extreme drought or worse is now at 13.47 percent, up from last week’s 8.48 percent. Severe drought or worse is now at 33.91 percent, up from last week’s 29.44 percent. Moderate …
Oct 19
Senior Farm and Ranch Broadcaster, Ron Hays, is featuring comments from Kansas State University’s Dr. Bob Weaber about what is ahead for genetics in the beef industry. The Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University regularly conducts a podcast with experts on staff. One of the recent podcast episodes features comments from Weaber, who specializes …
Oct 19
RON’s Dave Lanning has a pre-opening look at today’s agricultural Markets. Click the audio tab below for today’s report.
Oct 18
There is a new blog post out at the Southern Plains Perspective. Read below! The Southern Plains Perspective is authored by Clay Pope- who farms with his wife Sarah. We need a brown revolution. Most of us are familiar with the green revolution—the explosion of agriculture production that happened between the 1940’s and 1970’s, due largely …
