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Keep your eye on today and not the future

Keep your eye on today and not the future

Don’t let the fear of government regulations impact today’s cattle marketing.

EMIT LESS Act garners bi-partisan applause

EMIT LESS Act garners bi-partisan applause

Legislation will help support agriculture’s efforts to reduce enteric methane emissions.

Systematic review of ag injuries can help inform safety measures

Systematic review of ag injuries can help inform safety measures

Obtaining an overview of injuries is hindered by the absence of a central reporting system.

Bill seeks fairer market prices for Livestock Indemnity Program

Bill seeks fairer market prices for Livestock Indemnity Program

Legislation would require quarterly updates to LIP payment rates.

Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands

Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands

Matching herds to landscape can support animal growth and ecological needs.

Webinar series to focus management of beef on dairy crossbreds

Webinar series to focus management of beef on dairy crossbreds

Topics include sire selection and early life management on finishing performance as well as management and performance of dairy-beef crosses in commercial feeding operations.

Farm Progress America, March 28, 2024

Farm Progress America, March 28, 2024

Mike Pearson lets listeners know a very important report is due out this afternoon How many acres are farmers planning on planting in corn in 2024? What about soybeans? cotton? sorghum? The USDA will issue their spring planting perspective report which will provide the first benchmark of the year.

Humans pass more viruses to animals than we catch from them

Humans pass more viruses to animals than we catch from them

Given the impact of zoonotic diseases on public health, humans have generally been considered a sink for viruses rather than a source.

Farm Progress America, March 27, 2024

Farm Progress America, March 27, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the danger China poses to agriculture in the United States.

The power of delegation

The power of delegation

Delegation is not a sign of weakness, but rather a strategic decision to optimize productivity.