Archive for December 2019
China's 2020 Economic Outlook
About the Presenter Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial…
Read MoreSilage Hybrid Selection Key To Farm Profitability
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…
Read MoreAsk the Quality Silage Experts: Tips for Introducing New Corn Silage
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…
Read More‘Amazing Cows’ Hold Promise in Sustainable Food Systems of the Future
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…
Read MoreNew Ad From CCF: Fake Meat Or Dog Food?
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…
Read MoreDan Murphy: Lawmaker A ‘Domestic Terrorist?’
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…
Read MoreFive Feeding Strategies to Follow During Tough Economic Times
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…
Read MoreTop 10 Nutrition Articles of 2019
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…
Read MoreSix Startups Chosen In 2019 Row Crop Challenge
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…
Read MoreUSDA Grants Mr. Claus Movement Permit in U.S.
(Washington, D.C., December 23, 2019) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a movement permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of…
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