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No Bumper Hay Crop, 44% of the Cattle Inventory In Drought
No Bumper Hay Crop, 44% of the Cattle Inventory In Drought

Dry conditions persist across parts of the U.S., with nearly half of the nation’s corn crop and 37% of the nation’s hay crop areas experiencing drought. Cattle producers could be forced to make more tough decisions.

Breakthrough Discovery: Potential to Develop ASF-Resistant Pigs
Breakthrough Discovery: Potential to Develop ASF-Resistant Pigs

Scientists have illuminated a critical gene within pigs that plays a pivotal role in the infection process of the African Swine Fever virus, which opens up avenues for developing ASF-resistant pigs.

Vision Meets Fortitude In This Next Gen Cattleman
Vision Meets Fortitude In This Next Gen Cattleman

Grounded by his family but propelled by vision, Trey Wasserburger is the energetic force behind creating more processing capacity for local cattle producers.

Plan Your Budget-Friendly Cookout: AFBF Reveals Insights on 2023 Independence Day Food Prices
Plan Your Budget-Friendly Cookout: AFBF Reveals Insights on 2023 Independence Day Food Prices

Families can expect to pay $67.73 to host an Independence Day cookout for 10 people, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports, a decrease of 3% year over year, yet 14% higher than two years ago.

Livestock and mRNA Vaccines: What You Need To Know
Livestock and mRNA Vaccines: What You Need To Know

As misinformation regarding the use of mRNA vaccines in livestock filter through social media, there are facts begging to be set straight.

U.S. Pork and Beef Exports Contribute Over 13% Estimated Economic Value To Both Corn and Soybeans, Study Finds
U.S. Pork and Beef Exports Contribute Over 13% Estimated Economic Value To Both Corn and Soybeans, Study Finds

U.S. pork and beef exports contributed an estimated total economic impact of 15% per bushel to the value of corn and 13% per bushel to soybeans in 2022, study results find, released by USMEF.

How Important is U.S. Ag and Food to the Economy?
How Important is U.S. Ag and Food to the Economy?

In celebration of National Ag Day and National Ag Week, the 2023 Feeding the Economy report shows just how vital the industry is to U.S. families, communities and the world.

Polaris Off Road Brings Back Three Ranger Utility Vehicle Models in 2023
Polaris Off Road Brings Back Three Ranger Utility Vehicle Models in 2023

Designed for the rancher and farmer, Polaris Off Road is reintroducing the Ranger Crew XP 1000 Texas, the Ranger SP 570 NorthStar and the Ranger Crew SP 570 NorthStar editions to their lineup.

California’s Plant-Based Push Grows More Legs with LA Support
California’s Plant-Based Push Grows More Legs with LA Support

The Los Angeles, Calif., City Council voted unanimously to adopt its resolution in support of the Plant Based Treaty initiative, discouraging expansion of animal agriculture and promoting plant-based diets.

Luke Bryan and Fendt Aim to Launch Poppin' New Hit
Luke Bryan and Fendt Aim to Launch Poppin' New Hit

Celebrating farmers and the ag industry, Luke Bryan and Fendt collaborate to produce a new “hit” outside of the music and tractor and equipment industries.

Mile-Long Lines at Texas Livestock Auction: Drought Persists as Feed Costs Rise
Mile-Long Lines at Texas Livestock Auction: Drought Persists as Feed Costs Rise

The Emory Livestock Auction saw 3,494 head of livestock on July 9, drawing miles of trailer lines filled with desperate sellers, thankful for a sale while prices hold relatively steady.

This Technology Makes Any Sprayer Smarter
This Technology Makes Any Sprayer Smarter

Reducing herbicide usage by 97% in pre-emergence and 88% in post-emergence spraying, Greeneye Technology might be the ‘next-big-thing’ in sprayer technology.

Will a Fuel Boycott Lead to Decreased Prices at the Pump?
Will a Fuel Boycott Lead to Decreased Prices at the Pump?

As consumers plan to refrain from buying fuel over the Independence Day weekend, what is the likelihood of seeing an impact on prices?

From Combat Boots to Agriculture Roots: Veterans Become ‘Armed to Farm’
From Combat Boots to Agriculture Roots: Veterans Become ‘Armed to Farm’

Serving military veterans across the country, NCAT's Armed to Farm training provides resources and education for veterans to start and operate their own agricultural business.

Invasive Jumping Worm Thrashes Into 14 Midwest States
Invasive Jumping Worm Thrashes Into 14 Midwest States

The invasive, jumping worm makes its way through 14 states in the Midwest, disturbing native soil and plant species and causing an infestation with only one worm.

Proposed Stimulus Check Could Help Soften the Blow at the Pump
Proposed Stimulus Check Could Help Soften the Blow at the Pump

Lawmakers introduce a bill to send an energy rebate any month the national average gas price exceeds $4 per gallon for the remainder of 2022.

Feds Plan Aerial Gunning of Estray Cattle in New Mexico
Feds Plan Aerial Gunning of Estray Cattle in New Mexico

Federal Wildlife Service plan aerial gunning of estray cattle located in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico despite local ranchers concerns.