The livestock and dairy projections are included in a 50-page briefing book, “U.S. Baseline Briefing Book: Projections for Agricultural and Biofuel Markets.” It was prepared by the MU Agricultural Markets and Policy team (amap..

Pork exports rebounded slightly from December, but closed 7.6 percent lower in value on 11.7 percent smaller volumes compared to January 2012. The ASEAN region was the bright spot with 17.1 percent higher volumes and slightly higher (2.7 percent) value..

The Lesser Prairie-Chicken, a species of grouse found in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas should not be added to the “threatened” list under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) told the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

MSU Extension has published two bulletins titled “Factors Affecting Nitrogen Fertilizer Volatilization” and “Management to Minimize Nitrogen Fertilizer Volatilization.” The first explains various soil and climate factors that interact to affect volatilization.

Faller, a North Dakota State University(NDSU)developed hard red spring wheat, is a popular variety in the U.S. because of its higher yield potential. However, some U.S. seedsmen and others have been approached by farmers or entities in Canada in an effort to buy Faller seed to plant in Canada.

“One of the precautions offered as a deterrent to theft is to have a legible brand on all of your cattle. Currently, it’s estimated that fewer than 10 percent of the cattle have a brand as a permanent identification mark on them,” said Cole..

The contingent of beef, pork, soybean and corn producers participating in the 2013 U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Market Expo concluded its activities in Peru Tuesday, March 12 and traveled to Panama City on Wednesday, March 13.

Distinguished dairy businessmen Dick and Eddie Robinson, brothers noted for leading Robinson Dairy of Denver and for their dedicated philanthropy, have donated more than $500,000 to Colorado State University (CSU) for use in major renovation of the Animal Sciences Building on campus.

Dave Patterson, University of Missouri (MU) Extension beef specialist, told what it takes to make Show-Me- Select (SMS) replacement heifers Tuesday, March 12 at North Central Missouri College’s Barton Farm Campus in Trenton. The meeting was a makeup for one canceled by snow.

Detecting standing heat or estrus in beef and dairy cattle can be a critical aspect to the success of an AI program. Time and dedication to observing cattle throughout the day and evening are essential in accurately detecting estrus.