UNL Researchers Kickstarting Precision Livestock Management With Smart Feeder

Researchers at the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension Center and Sandhills Laboratory have begun a project that uses a smart…

Farm Credit Strength Seen In Kansas City Federal Reserve District In First Quarter

Agricultural credit conditions in the Kansas City Federal Reserve District continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2021. The…

Agristress Network Launched To Help Farmers And Ranchers

The AgriSafe Network has launched the AgriStress Response Network. AgriSafe Executive Director Natalie Roy says the idea for the response…

Mississippi River Re-Opened Near Memphis To Commodity Shipments

Barge traffic is now open again on the Mississippi River between Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis Arkansas following repair to…

Precision Ag Bill Clears Senate Committee

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer’s Internet of Things technology for precision agriculture bill has passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee.…

Worker Shortage Hitting All Sectors Of Agriculture

A shortage of workers is hitting all parts of the U.S. economy including agriculture. Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Director of National…

Bridge Repair Needed Quickly To Get Exports Flowing Again

Barge traffic has been suspended on the Mississippi River between Memphis, Tennessee and West Memphis Arkansas following damage to the…

ISU Extension Specialist Says Producers May Consider Alternative Grazing

Current high grain prices will likely put pressure on hay and forage availability across the upper Midwest this year. That’s…

NCBA CEO Meets With USTR On Cattle Group’s Trade Concerns

National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s CEO Colin Woodall met recently with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to talk about issues critical…

Minnesota Cattlemen Watching State Bills On Animal Health, NPDES And PPP Loans

Minnesota state lawmakers are pushing toward a May 17 session deadline but could meet beyond that. There are several unfinished…