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Farm Progress America, April 25, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 25, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the #harvest24 in South America, primarily Argentina and what it has brought producers there.

Pasture timing turnout critical for optimal forage production

Pasture timing turnout critical for optimal forage production

Grazing too early may reduce plant vigor, thin existing stands, lower total forage production, and increase disease, insect and weed infestations.

NCBA offers fall semester internships for public policy, meetings and events

NCBA offers fall semester internships for public policy, meetings and events

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association announced that applications are now open for two internships that give students an opportunity to support the cattle industry and gain valuable experience.

Meat Institute: Properly prepared beef remains safe

Meat Institute: Properly prepared beef remains safe

USDA, CDC need to provide guidance specific to beef processors to ensure workers are protected from HPAI infection.

Farm Progress America, April 24, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 24, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at Southern Ag Today-- a coalition of 13 universities centered on research their report on the 2023 sugar crop.

Canadian cabinet minister to visit UNL to discuss trade, geopolitics

Canadian cabinet minister to visit UNL to discuss trade, geopolitics

Canada’s minister of innovation, science and industry, will deliver an address speaking on “U.S.-Canada Trade and Geopolitics."

A bullish April cattle on feed report

A bullish April cattle on feed report

The April Cattle on Feed report highlighted a notable decrease in March placements compared to the same period in 2023.

Silver lining to tight beef supplies: Demand for underutilized cuts

Silver lining to tight beef supplies: Demand for underutilized cuts

USMEF aggressively promoting cuts from the round primal and shoulder clod.

Farm Progress America, April 23, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 23, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners how drivers will save money this summer after the EPA made a decision to grant a waiver so that E-15 can be sold across the nation this summer.

Can high cattle prices pay for mistakes?

Can high cattle prices pay for mistakes?

With cattle prices soaring to record highs and forecasts predicting sustained high prices for the next few years, some producers feel unstoppable. In such times, even less productive cows and poorly managed calves are likely to turn a profit.