Archive for December 2019

The corn silage hybrids you select this winter will have a major impact on your farm’s profitability in 2021. “Purchasing seed for silage and feed is one of the most…

Q. I’m opening 2019 corn silage. What’s the best way to introduce the new silage without a change in feed intake or production? A. Silage (starch) digestibility will always be…

In today’s climate change narrative, animal-based agriculture often endures criticism for its alleged contributions to the global problem. With some naysayers ranking the industry second only to the population explosion…

The nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom placed a full-page ad in The Los Angeles Times on Monday questioning if the everyday consumer can tell the difference between the ingredients found in…

A Washington state representative is accused of being actively involved with extremist groups advocating armed resistance against the federal government, just like the Bundy Clan. I had hoped that the…

Difficult economics in the industry now and likely into the future have herd owners and their advisers working to find opportunities to increase margins and/or cut costs. Knowing the large…

Brush up on your nutrition basics with these most-read articles. 1. Underfeeding Beef Cows Has Consequences Beef cows that have been underfed during gestation and lactation will be less productive…

After pitching in the 2019 AgLaunch Row Crop Challenge at the Farm Journal AgTech Expo, a panel of farmers and investors have chosen six startup companies to participate in the…