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Farm Progress America, December 22, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 22, 2023

Mike Pearson tells us the secrets of this year's record yield holder for corn, Virginia farmer David Hula.

Producers can work with UNL veterinarians at one-day Cow-Calf College

Producers can work with UNL veterinarians at one-day Cow-Calf College

Topics will range from newborn calf health to pinkeye, scours and causes of bovine abortion.

Trust your tools and third parties to cultivate confidence

Trust your tools and third parties to cultivate confidence

While crises and downturns are inevitable, this dialogue illuminates valuable resources available and links farmers with specialists who can provide unbiased, third-party guidance.

Zapping manure with special electrode could produce fertilizers, other chemicals

Zapping manure with special electrode could produce fertilizers, other chemicals

Analysis suggests system could reduce ammonia emissions from a large dairy by more than 50%.

Food-date labels to blame for 7% of U.S. food waste

Food-date labels to blame for 7% of U.S. food waste

Consumers believe risk of contracting a foodborne illness is higher at a restaurant compared to preparing food at home.

Farm Progress America,  December 21, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 21, 2023

Mike Pearson tells listeners about an opportunity that republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives took to find out where the rule requiring speed limiters in all commercial vehicles stands. It is planned to go into effect later this December.

U.S. beef gaining traction in Africa but obstacles remain

U.S. beef gaining traction in Africa but obstacles remain

U.S. beef variety meat exports to Africa through October up 59% year-over-year.

USDA launches workshops on livestock risk management products

USDA launches workshops on livestock risk management products

The “Livestock Roadshow” features in-person and virtual events.

Farm Progress America, December 20, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 20, 2023

New legislation has been proposed to bring stability to the fertilizer markets.

Looking ahead to ’24: Beef cow slaughter and herd culling

Looking ahead to ’24: Beef cow slaughter and herd culling

2024 might be around the corner-- but it doesn't look like producers are ready to grow their herds yet.