The annual Southwest Beef Symposium, hosted jointly by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service, NMSU, will be held on March 7-8 in Roswell, New Mexico.
Growers need to be aware of new deadlines on the purchase and use of over-the-top dicamba products in light of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Existing Stocks Order issued Feb. 14. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will continue the producer trainings offered around the sta…
One of the greatest challenges for cows in drought conditions is that forage quality and quantity is suboptimal, said Phillip Kesterson, veterinarian with Zoetis beef technical services. Based in Bridgeport, Nebraska, Dr. Kesterson has seen drought cycles and their effects several times over…
Cattle feeders who lose livestock to bovine congestive heart failure know the impact of the disease firsthand. Kelli Retallick-Riley, president of Angus Genetics Inc., recently presented a session about bovine congestive heart failure.
At first glance, Kaitlyn Kotrla and Delaney Brown have parallel stories. Both immersed themselves in 4-H and FFA, engaged in agriculture and had a passion for involvement in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. But below the surface, Kotrla and Brown are on distinct pa…
When cattle don’t want to move the culprit is most often lameness – pain or discomfort in the foot or leg.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently changed guidance for using implants in beef cattle after June 2023. Implants for beef cattle are placed under the skin of the ear and promote growth and improve feed efficiency.
Hay supplies may be better than last year, but they remain extremely tight as costs for winter feeding continue to mount for Texas ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Lunch used to be a big thing here in the office. Lunch plans usually were started around 9:30 or 10 in the morning, and went right up until noon. It is difficult sometimes to choose a place to eat with your significant other. I assume there have been many fights over the years on restaurant …
Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Texas commodity producers interested in improving the sustainability of their operations can apply to participate in the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, spearheaded by Texas A&M AgriLife Research.
To meet the future challenges in agriculture, the Governor Dolph Briscoe Jr. Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership (TALL,) program is seeking applicants for its new year, which begins July 1.
Diseases can enter in various ways for many farms, particularly calf-raising operations. Once a facility becomes contaminated evidence might never be found regarding how a new disease was introduced. Reviewing how diseases enter a farm helps producers understand gaps and how to close them.
The finish line is nearly in sight for cowherds across the country as spring-calving season looms. For many spring-calving herds, late-fall or early-winter marks the start of the third trimester and a significant upward shift in nutrient requirements. Coincidentally it’s also when most avail…
The finish line is nearly in sight for cowherds across the country as spring-calving season looms. For many spring-calving herds, late-fall or early-winter marks the start of the third trimester and a significant upward shift in nutrient requirements. Coincidentally it’s also when most avail…
Winter has arrived. Hopefully all your cows are at a Body Condition Score (BCS) of 5 or better. When this is the case, cows can remain comfortable at temperatures in the 20–30 degree Fahrenheit range as long as it is dry with little wind. Adequate BCS means cows have adequate fat reserves to…
The Crop Production 2023 Summary recently released by USDA included data on hay production and December 1 hay stocks. All hay production in the U.S. was 6.3 percent higher year over year from drought-reduced production in 2022 but was 7.8 percent below the 10-year average from 2012-2021. Tot…
Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-range livestock production?
Knowing exactly how beef cattle utilize protein is important to answering many nutrition questions producers and industry nutritionists pose to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialists like Jason Smith.
Beef producers will learn more about the 2024 cattle market outlook at the 62nd Blackland Income Growth Conference Jan. 9-10 at the BASE Extraco Events Center, 4601 Bosque Blvd., in Waco. The event is sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
The annual invasion of swarming ladybugs appears to be in motion.
COLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M University scientists and research partners have received two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in deer. These grants will help researchers understand the impact of COVID-19 in Texas’ deer populations and its rela…
Texas received rain at the right time for the crucial growing stages of 2023, so in spite of worsening drought conditions, wildlife populations have been able to survive, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Many producers throughout Texas are noticing an increasing fall armyworm population in their rangelands and forages in areas after receiving rainfall over the last few weeks. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts recommend producers be prepared to protect their valuable forages.
Crossbreeding may not be a new technology, but much like the rest of livestock production, it continues to evolve.
As I enter my seventh month of working from home, I am learning a lot. First off, I learned that it is drastically different and takes a lot of discipline. I’ve never been very disciplined, and in an industry that revolves around deadlines that is often an issue. However, I always manage to …