…and better vernal pool plant diversity with the reintroduction of conservation grazing, also renewable energy is a top priority for AFBF this year. Tune in to the show for these…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-29-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering research looking at the impact of reintroducing grazing on…
MSOB: Taking a Closer Look at Biosolids Applications
…impact on a variety of factors. “If a farmer or rancher does have grazing land and crops for feeding their livestock, using an application of biosolids is quite beneficial,” said…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 10-07-21
…and industry encouragement for more livestock grazing on state-owned lands. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to previous Farm City Newsday…
2021 Grassland CRP Enrollment Acreage Doubles Last Year’s Amount
…conservation efforts.” Producers and landowners have the opportunity to conserve grasslands, rangelands, and pastures through the Grassland CRP. At the same time, they retain the right to conduct common grazing…
Drought-Impacted Ranchers to Get Help for Feed Transportation Costs
…rely on grazing for their livestock have been forced to supplement their grazing programs with feed because of drought conditions. “USDA is currently determining how our disaster assistance programs can…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…sheep industry has been underscored in recent years in relation to wildfires. Many producers have been engaging in grazing activities more and more to mitigate wildfire dangers. Indart and his…
Sheep Industry Input Needed to Update Targeted Grazing Handbook
…Grazing Handbook. The resource was first introduced back in 2006 as a compilation of the latest research highlighting the value of targeted grazing. The handbook serves as a reference for…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-18-21
…looks at the impact of wildfire on grazing livestock, and how beneficial bacterium fights Pierce’s Disease in grapevines. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Producers Have Until July 23 to Apply for CRP General
…grazing lands. FSA has also established new National Grassland Priority Zones. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…better understand the impact of wildfires on grazing livestock. Producers with livestock that were affected by exposures to wildfire or by indirect smoke exposure last year are encouraged to participate….
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…the practices include prescribed grazing, cover crops, livestock watering systems, and brush management. The new Conservation Incentive Contracts are part of USDA’s overall portfolio of assistance options to mitigate drought…
Best Type of Hay to Buy Depends on the Animals Being Fed
…to eat just about anything while they’re out grazing in the pasture. Some sheep breeds prefer finer, leafier grasses and alfalfa compared to coarser options, though some, like Icelandic sheep,…
Salmonella Outbreak Report Points to Adjacent Land Use
…could have occurred. Visual observations indicated sheep grazing on adjacent land or animal intrusion could have spread the contamination. Areas of the packing process also posed a potential risk for…