Targeted livestock grazing is a successful and cost-efficient method to manage cheatgrass in the U.S. western Great Plains when timed to coincide with cheatgrass growth rather than based solely on the time of year, according to a recent study published by USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL).
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) issued a statement after the unveiling of Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill text by U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), the largest and oldest livestock association in the Southwest, opened the application window for the 2025 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo internship held April 8-13, in Fort Worth. This internship program allows college students to gain experience and knowledge in the beef industry while making connections with some of the industry’s highest leaders. Students will build their communication and networking skills, acquaint themselves with a wide range of work departments and get a behind-the-scenes look at hosting the largest agricultural event in the Southwest. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation. Submissions are due Dec. 31, 2024, to education@tscra.org.
Americans consumed record amounts of dairy products in 2023 led by surging demand for butter and cheese. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that per capita consumption of dairy products reached 661 pounds per person in 2023, an increase of 7 pounds per person over the previous year and matching the all-time record set in 2021. Butter and cheese consumption each surpassed all previous records, reaching all-time highs of 6.5 pounds (butter) and 42.3 pounds (cheese) per person, respectively, in 2023. For context, a typical package of butter containing four sticks weighs 1 pound (16 ounces) and a standard bag of shredded cheese is half a pound (8 ounces).
Leading political analysts, ag experts, innovative farmers and business strategists will be among featured speakers at the Dairy Business Association’s 2025 Dairy Strong conference. The conference will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay on January 15-16. It will kick-off with a party at Lambeau Field and conclude with the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin’s Master Cheese Reception and a special celebration for DBA’s 25th anniversary.
As dairies progress, so do their data and technology needs. Similarly, the dairy insights suite from Nedap, a global leader in automated dairy herd monitoring and management technology, is also advancing in depth and breadth. The SmartSort sort gate features one recognition point with an unmatched degree of accuracy, few moving parts to reduce cow stress, low maintenance and high-capacity operation. Based on specific goals, you can decide which cows need to be separated or routed and the location to where they need to be sent.
When Rosalind Kidwell said all she’s ever known is the beef industry, she really meant it. If the title of fifth-generation Angus breeder wasn’t enough, Kidwell recently earned the famous red blazer of Miss American Angus when she was crowned during the annual American Angus Association® Awards Dinner and Reception held Sunday, Nov. 3 in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of Angus Convention.
