USDA Confirms Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial Operation In Montrose County
Broomfield, Colo. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) has confirmed the detection of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in a commercial poultry operation…
Angus Foundation to host annual Golf Tournament
Sponsorship opportunities and registration are now available for the July 5 event. The Angus Foundation invites all golf and Angus enthusiasts to enjoy a day on the green at its…
Closing Ag Market Report (CMR)
Wednesday, April 20th
Maciel Joins Noble Research Institute to Lead Project Focused on Soil Health, Producer Well-Being
ARDMORE, OKLAHOMA — Noble Research Institute recently hired Isabella Maciel as a regenerative ranching systems researcher. Maciel will serve as a principal investigator for Metrics, Management and Monitoring project, a…
National Sorghum Foundation Opens 2022-2023 Scholarship Application Process
LUBBOCK, Texas (April 20, 2022)—The National Sorghum Foundation opened three scholarship applications for college students studying agriculture in the 2022-2023 academic year with an application deadline of June 1, 2022.…
Interior Department Outlines Roadmap for Continued Renewable Energy Progress on Public Lands
Approval of more than 120 renewable energy projects with combined generating capacity of 12,000 megawatts; new BLM report forecasts additional activity WASHINGTON — As part of its commitment to support…
Defining Sustainability on the Ranch
Exploring what sustainability means to cattle producers, and the importance of maintaining a sustainable operations. Article by Laura Handke. Lincoln, Nebraska – Beatty Canyon Ranch co-owner Steve Wooten’s rancher perspective…
Ryes to the occasion – exploring how winter rye varieties can suit different climates
Two fertilizers shown as viable sources to winter hardy rye April 20, 2022 – Understanding how a crop will grow in various places is key to getting more farmers to…
In Remembrance of Julius Pluss
Julius Pluss was a President of the Colorado Cattle Feeder’s Association in 1970. Julius (Julie) Allan Pluss, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April…
Smithfield Foods and Lineage Logistics Unveil Fully-Automated, Next-Gen Distribution Center
New state-of-the-art facility in Olathe, Kansas – designed by Lineage Logistics and featuring its industry-leading technology – supports Smithfield’s sustainability, customer satisfaction and efficiency goals Olathe, KS – April 19,…
Aphids make early appearance in Kansas alfalfa fields
K-State’s Whitworth offers tips for controlling cowpea, pea aphids MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said he has received numerous calls from farmers who are already…
Take Part in the Innovation Challenge
NPB is accepting submissions for the inaugural Pork Industry Innovation Challenge through July 31. The focus of the challenge is pig mortality disposal. Producers and innovators are challenged to think…
Steve Friskup Joins Superior Land Auction
Well-Known Auctioneer Will Support Land Auctions for Farmers and Ranchers AMARILLO, Texas (April 19, 2022) – Superior Land Auction has announced that world-renowned auctioneer Steve Friskup has joined the Superior…
Fenberg Introduces Bill to Improve Resiliency, Better Prepare Colorado for Future Climate Emergencies
Legislation would establish the Office of Climate Preparedness and create new programs to facilitate recovery and rebuilding efforts following disaster emergencies DENVER, CO – Last week, Senate President Steve Fenberg…
CO Ag News (CANN)
Wednesday, April 20th CANN #1 – Drylotting Cattle Producers May Find Less Hay Available CANN #2 – Farm Bill Issues for Pork Industry
Tri-State’s Phase I 2020 Electric Resource Plan settlement approved by Colorado PUC
• Phase I of Tri-State 2020 Electric Resource Plan approved Monday by Colorado Public UtilitiesCommission.• Approval is the result of a landmark, uncontested settlement with more than two dozen partiesin…
Thompson: Biden NEPA Revision Harms Farmers, Forest Health
WASHINGTON, DC — House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) issued the following statement in reaction to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) National Environmental Policy…
Hemp Advisory Committee Seeking Commercial Hemp Farm Member
Broomfield, Colo. — The Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for a Hemp Advisory Committee (HAC) member representing Commercial Farmers. The committee provides advice to the Commissioner by reviewing…
BARN In Depth (BID)
Wednesday, April 20th Tips to Maximize Fertilizer Efficiency