Crop Projections Reduced, Signaling Higher Prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today reduced its forecast for this year’s corn and soybean harvests due to dry weather, setting up the potential for higher commodity prices...
Pork Group Supports Reelection of Governor Mitch Daniels
For the first time in its history, the Indiana Pork Advocacy Coalition (INPAC) has backed a political candidate, endorsing Mitch Daniels in his bid for a second term as governor of Indiana...
Proper Testing and Calibration Preserve Manure Value
Both buyers and sellers of livestock manure can realize its many benefits, and proper testing can help pinpoint its real fertilizer value, says Joel DeJong, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension field agronomist...
No People Allowed When Agitating Manure Pits
“Keep people out of the barns when pumping manure pits,” advises Mike Brumm, Brumm Swine Consultancy, Inc., North Mankato, MN. He offers tips for protecting both pigs and people in an online PorkCast webcast ...
Advice for Manure on Alfalfa
Use care when applying manure to alfalfa fields in order to maximize crop benefits, says Bruce Anderson, University of Nebraska extension forage specialist. He offers the following tips for successful outcomes...
Nutrient Management Plan Assistance
Livestock producers in the western U.S. can now take advantage of free and confidential Environmental Assessment and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Planning assistance...
Incorporate Manure Early in Vegetable Gardens
The national eXtension Web site says animal manures can be used as fertilizer on vegetable gardens...
Free Financial Planning Available to Flood Victims
Armed with a $25,000 grant from CF Industries, Inc., Iowa State University (ISU) Extension is providing free financial planning to Iowa farm families dealing with the aftermath of this year’s flooding...
How Can More Pork End Up Being Less?
The United States is producing more pork but less is available for U.S. consumers, according to a Purdue University Extension marketing specialist...
Scientists Test MRI Device To Measure Pigs’ Composition
Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are testing an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based device they say can accurately and precisely measure total body fat in piglets using the principles of quantitative magnetic resonance (QMR)...
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