Sara Brown

The Livestock Today blog is your place to learn the latest production news for the livestock industry. Whether on the road or in the office, Sara Brown writes about all issues important to livestock producers.

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Policy
USDA Celebrates 150 Years of Service
Today Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack marked the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and its ongoing work to benefit all Americans every day.
November 16, 2020 10:59 PM
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Policy
Spotlight on Animal Ag
Humane Society of the United States president adamant that discussion about livestock production needs to happen.
November 16, 2020 10:56 PM
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Poultry
Missouri Student Is One ‘Eggcellent’ Entrepreneur
Dustin Stanton, age 18, has grown his farm project of producing eggs to a regional business by connecting with consumers and paying close attention to freshness.
November 16, 2020 10:16 PM
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Wheat
Herbicide Heavyweight
Huskie Complete offers spring, winter and durum wheat growers postemergence control of grass and broadleaf weeds, even those resisting acetolactate synthase, Oxen and glyphosate chemistries.
November 16, 2020 09:33 PM
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Wheat
Wheat Can’t Stop Hessian Flies, so Scientists Find Reinforcements
Wheat’s genetic resistance to Hessian flies has been failing, but a group of Purdue University and USDA scientists believe that other plants might soon be able to come to the rescue.
November 16, 2020 09:33 PM
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Wheat
Wheat Journal: Wheat Resistance Genes Failing in Fly Fight
Many of the genes that allow wheat to ward off Hessian flies are no longer effective in the southeastern U.S., say USDA and Purdue University scientists. Researchers say that care should be taken to ensure that any new resistance genes that haven’t already been used in commercial wheat lines are used prudently.
November 16, 2020 09:31 PM
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Corn
Masters of the Maze
Corn production takes a turn for tourists
November 16, 2020 08:52 PM
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Corn
Missouri Farmers Finally in the Fields
Several dry, 90-degree days were welcomed by farmers in central and northeast Missouri.
November 16, 2020 08:29 PM
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Hay
Forage Journal
Forage Journal
November 15, 2020 03:28 PM
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CattleFax Predicts A Cool Start to Planting
Cattlemen at the 2015 Cattle Industry Convention and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association tradeshow heard an overall favorable weather forecast for cattle, crop and forage production.
November 15, 2020 03:26 PM
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