…important patent, barbed wire in 1874. The availability of barbed wire allowed fencing of rangeland and essentially ended the era of unrestricted open range grazing. That’s today’s American Agriculture History…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John Kucharski – Transferred…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…of contraction, the resulting supply constraints have shifted market leverage decisively in favor of cattle producers. Weather conditions will remain a critical factor influencing grazing availability, herd expansion and cattle…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…Grazing animals required a lot of land and food, and the act of grazing itself destroyed a lot of native grasses in those early years, which were being replaced by…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
…freely in the forest areas, but never plant more trees. The animals trampled and tore up the ground so much so that long term destruction took place. Soil exhaustion, a…
U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent
…animals for breeding rather than marketing their heifers.” According to the USDA report, cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…animals, unfortunately, and so we are dealing with some of the agricultural consequences in the far northern suburbs of Los Angeles with these large fires.” That’s USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-10-25
…including the use of livestock for grazing to reduce wildfire fuel. Lorrie talks with Chris Galen, Senior Vice President of Membership Services and Governance at the National Milk Producers Federation,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), about the impact of these designations on grazing lands and rural communities. The discussion also touches on broader issues of land management, government overreach, and…
Supporting Women in Western Industries with $30,000 Scholarship
…a Texas Tech student and aspiring veterinarian specializing in large animals, was honored at the 2024 National Finals Rodeo with a ceremonial $30,000 check. Reflecting on the scholarship’s potential, DeLong…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
…used as official identification. For animals tagged after the rule’s effective date, the ear tags “must be readable both visually and electronically.” Hoeven said, “Our ranchers are already facing challenges…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
Screwworm larva. Tusklike mandibles protruding from the screwworm larva’s mouth rasp the flesh of living warm-blooded animals. A wound may contain hundreds of such larvae. By John KucharskiTransferred from en.wikipedia…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
…have experienced outbreaks of H5 bird flu in some farm animals. “Statistics show people in rural communities are less likely to get vaccinated against flu than people in urban or…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-12-24
…the Public Lands Council, discussing legislative priorities and congressional hearings on grazing and ranching measures. They delve into specific bills aimed at reducing wildfire risks and increasing operational flexibility for…