USDA Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General Signup period, which had previously been announced as ending on Feb. 12, 2021. USDA will continue to accept offers as it takes this opportunity for the incoming Administration to evaluate ways to increase enrollment. Under the previous Administration, incentives and rental payment rates were reduced resulting in an enrollment shortfall of over 4 million…

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Cover crop conference goes virtual

Source: Charles Ellis, 636-528-4613 COLUMBIA, Mo. – “Finding Common Ground in Cover Crops” is the theme of the 2021 Midwest Cover Crops Council Conference. The virtual conference, Feb. 23-25, kicks off with updates from cover crop specialists in the council’s 12 Midwestern states and Ontario, Canada, says Charles Ellis, University of Missouri Extension agricultural engineering specialist and a member of the council’s board. Attendees will learn how cover crops improve cash flow and…

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Matching the Cow’s Milk Production to Your Forage Resources

Steve Boyles, OSU Extension Beef Specialist (this originally appeared in the Ohio Farmer on-line) Genetics and cow type must match the available feed resources and herd management style Type differences exist due to size, milk production, suitability to the environment and desirability of different types for profit. All these factors affect the amount of nutrients required by the individual. The nutrient requirements of the various types can determine different management schemes. There are several…

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Review information about Johne’s Disease prior to calving season

By Donald Stotts  STILLWATER, Okla. – The approaching calving season has more than a few cattle producers cautiously looking for colostrum or colostrum replacers, given what they already know about Johne’s Disease, said Oklahoma State University experts.  In many cases, it works like a game of connect-the-dots:  Cow-calf operators realize they may have the opportunity to obtain natural colostrum from newly freshened dairy cows. Expert recommendations are to avoid getting the colostrum from dairies…

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ASA 53RD UNPRECEDENTED VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING AND RECEPTION

Bozeman, MT — Simmental and SimGenetic enthusiasts attended ASA’s 53rd Annual Meeting and Reception virtually. The ASA Board of Trustees met January 28-29, to highlight each committee's work from the previous year, most notably, the increase in whole birth group phenotypes and genotypes into the IGS Genetic Evaluation from the Calf Crop Genomics research project, members’ unfailing support of the 2020 National Classic in Brookings, SD, the membership relief package, and a myriad of other…

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2021 VIRTUAL STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Preliminary agenda of sessions and speakers available February 1, 2021 – Registration is now open for the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s 2021 Virtual Summit, themed Obstacles to Opportunities. Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the event, the Alliance’s Stakeholders Summit brings together thought leaders in the industry to discuss hot-button issues and out-of-the-box ideas to connect everyone along the food chain, engage influencers and protect the future of animal agriculture. The 2021 event is set primarily…

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Raised beds can keep gardeners busy until spring

By Trisha Gedon STILLWATER, Okla. – Gardeners are counting the days until they can get back to tending their landscapes without the need for hot chocolate breaks. While Oklahoma still has a few cold weeks until gardening season traditionally takes off, gardeners can keep themselves busy building raised garden beds. The idea behind raised bed gardening isn’t complicated: It’s an area that is elevated anywhere from a few inches up to 2 or 3…

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Beef tenderness research identifies factors influencing eating quality

K-State researchers have studied cuts of beef to better understand how each needs to be managed in order to provide the most tender products to consumers. K-State meat scientists studied three beef cuts to see how fat content, connective tissue characteristics and muscle structure influence tenderness MANHATTAN, Kan. — There is nothing like biting into a nice juicy steak where the savory flavors burst in your mouth, but if that meat is tough…

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K-State beef cattle expert cautions against cold stress

Cattle are "robust creatures," says K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner. Nonetheless, producers should consistently monitor their condition during cold periods. | Download this photo. Late winter storms can cause challenges for cattle producers MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University beef cattle specialist is urging the state’s producers to continue monitoring their cattle’s condition, especially during periods when Mother Nature sends her winter chill. Justin Waggoner, a beef systems specialist with K-State Research…

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Recipe: BIEROCK

For best results use Certified Angus Beef ® brand BIEROCK SERVES 4 Share your great taste! Ground beef and cabbage wrapped in dough, this is a close relative to a hamburger of Eastern European descent. The cheese is a nice American addition. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound Certified Angus Beef ® 80% lean ground beef1 teaspoon canola oil1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon paprika1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)1 tube store…

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