Cattle incapable of relieving themselves of high temperatures experience heat stress. Humans alleviate overheating through sweating, but cattle do not have that option.
- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
DAKOTA, Minn. – “Many times in my life, I’ve wished I could see God’s plan for my life,” said Shelby Erdmann, 17. “But the older I get, the more I thank God for everything he throws at me for the better.”
- Fernando Mauri Marcos and Mark Licht Iowa State University
Over the past couple of weeks, many soybean fields have experienced challenging conditions from soil crusting shortly after planting to more recent hail events. The result has been uneven emergence, and, in some cases, plant populations are at less than what was originally targeted. As conve…
- Climate Central
Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, bringing heavier rainfall extremes and related flood risks across the United States. Some 129 U.S. cities – 90 percent of 144 analyzed –have experienced an increase in hourly rainfall intensity since 1970. Across those 129 locations, hourly ra…
- Colton Tripp Kansas State University
As the school year ends and children spend more time around the farm during summer, a Kansas State University safety expert is encouraging families to review safety practices for all ages.
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
NORTHERN IRELAND – Research looking at two groups of pigs fattened on an outdoor system in Northern Ireland showed good results. It proved there is potential with the rearing method. Even with Northern Ireland’s variable weather conditions, the pigs proved they could adapt to and thrive on a…
- Jennifer Cook, L.K. Warren and P. Aravis Colorado State University
Maintaining the health of small acreage pastures can be challenging, even in years with normal rainfall. Small non-irrigated pastures are sensitive to grazing and hoof traffic. Drought conditions further hamper pasture productivity. Lack of moisture suppresses plant growth and retards root d…
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
The European Commission has banned imports of Brazilian meat starting Sept. 3, 2026, due to non-compliance of antimicrobial-use regulations. But Irish farmers are calling for an immediate ban on meat from Brazil, given the seriousness of the situation.
- Sarah Pfaff-Cavadini For Agri-View
“Nearly knee-high by the 4th of June,” said Tyler Stello while walking June 3 through his family’s field of corn. He and his father, Arlan Stello, and his uncle Brent Stello run Stello Farms near Mindoro, Wisconsin. Between owning and renting, the three of them farm about 6,500 acres.
- Jason Maloney For Agri-View
May in far-northern Wisconsin was damp and cool. Many mornings the air over land along Lake Superior almost invited Jack Frost for a late visit. It seemed like the liquid in outdoor thermometers was influenced more by gravity than by heat. Lake Superior surface-water temperatures in some are…
- Daniel Munch and Bernt Nelson American Farm Bureau Federation
Key Takeaways
- Jules Bernstein University of California
The New World screwworm lays its eggs in open wounds and burrows into skin. While human infections are rare, the insect poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. And it has returned to the United States.
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Colt is a Mini Nubian goat. The handsome fellow shares his space with five other goats and seven chickens. ‘I love to ride on a wagon pulled by my two-legger mom, Charlene,’ he says.
- Chevy-Lynn Vaske Kansas State University
In today’s cattle market, something as simple as a tag number or brand can carry added importance for producers working to protect their investment.
- Jess Savage Northern Public Radio
All of Greg Thoren's cows are technically identified by the number on their ear tag. But when he drives around his pastures checking in on his animals, they go by another name, "Sweetie."
Ten Wisconsin students recently earned $1,000 scholarships from Alsum Farms & Produce.
- Jules Bernstein University of California Riverside
A new study shows that systems designed to capture methane from cow manure, called dairy digesters, are highly effective. But on the rare occasions they fail, the leaks are large enough to offset their climate benefits.
- Adrian Card and Troy Bauder Colorado State University
Drip irrigation is well suited for most vegetable crops because those crops typically require frequent shallow irrigations due to their shallow rooting depths.
- Michael Langemeier and Joana Colussi Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture
Farmer sentiment decreased again in May as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 121 points in April to 119. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 8 points, while the Future Expectations Index increased by 1 point. This month’s Current Conditions Index …
- Jacob Pucci Cornell AgriTech
In 1985, Ed Harbes III grew a bumper crop of potatoes. The problem was, so did other farmers.
- Brittany Steff Purdue University
Building upon the chemistry that oysters use in miles-long reefs, scientists have found a way to create cement that is stronger and cures faster.
- Chris Vagasky Wisconsin Energy Institute University of Wisconsin
Whether working in the field or preparing the farm for severe storms, a weather forecast is essential. Folks might instinctively grab their smartphones to check an app for an instant weather update. But many times the sky has painted a different picture than what’s on that screen.
- American Veterinary Medical Association
Editor's note: New World screwworm was discovered June 3 in a calf in Texas. The pest has moved into the United States, a longtime possible nightmare for livestock owners.
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