PACE will reveal how aerosols might fuel phytoplankton growth in the ocean and help identify harmful algal blooms.
Supply and demand drive cattle prices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service compiles a wealth of information regarding cattle supply from surveys of producers. It publishes that in Cattle on Feed reports.
HOMINY, Oklahoma – Cole McKinney leapt onto the edge of a metal fence and began banging its side, trying to spook an almost-700-pound bison into turning around inside its pen. But the bison repeatedly lowered its horned head into the fence, resisting McKinney’s order to face the other way.
It’s easy to ruminate concerning methane when thinking about dairy and its challenges. Dairy cattle are an essential piece of Wisconsin’s $45.6 billion dairy community, but cattle must eat — and when they eat, they produce the greenhouse gas methane during digestion.
Sometimes we experience God’s presence in ordinary, everyday events like the laughter of a child or an awe-inspiring sunset. And sometimes God is experienced in unexpected life-altering events. Richard “Rick” Allison of rural Baraboo, Wisconsin, experienced God’s active presence in two power…
The lifeblood of any farmer is the soil that provides his or her livelihood, so taking care of it must be a priority. That care involves more than simply adding fertilizer and chemicals/ It’s about nurturing, building and sustaining the soil. And that care is needed not just for this year bu…
NORTHERN IRELAND – U.S. agri-journalist student Michelle Stangler recently joined Agri-View’s international correspondent at his base in Northern Ireland as part of her European media adventure. Stangler hails from Watertown, Wisconsin; she’s an undergraduate student at the University of Wis…
Milk prices see cautious optimism
"I love to ride on farm equipment," Lulu says. "I like to follow Ellie everywhere she goes on the farm."
VERONA, Wis. – Wisconsin’s farming community is invited to step into the spotlight for May Beef Month. It’s a time to honor the fruits of their labor and recognize the rich tradition of beef production in the state.
It's that time of the year again. Agri-View offers a list of available agricultural scholarships.
When I am asked a direct question from a farmer or a crop consultant my response is always as follows.
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Historically, payments from businesses for energy development, particularly oil and natural gas, have been an important source of income for farmers who hosted energy production on their land. Since the early 2000s, energy markets experienced marked shifts. Price increases and technological …
Fusarium is a disease that strikes early, flies under the radar for much of the growing season and can cause headaches during harvest. While there’s no silver bullet for fusarium, there are steps producers can take to protect their corn crop.
Harvested forages, like hay, are a significant investment for cattle nutrition programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture currently estimates hay to cost $209 per ton as of September 2023, which is an increase of 28.3 percent from 2011. Those prices can vary widely depending on location an…
Oregon State University researchers have recently teamed with the Karuk Tribe to create a novel computer simulation model that showcases Indigenous fire stewardship’s role in forest ecosystem health.
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Ranchers depend on grass as a primary source of forage, whether it be rangeland, pasture or hay. While they carefully select species to plant as cover crops or plan a total mixed ration, many ranchers do not know the primary grass species their livestock consume.
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Cows are nothing short of professional athletes who use their talents to transform water and feed into nutritious milk. Aside from trips to the parlor and constant body maintenance, cows must be ready to defend against difficult competitors like mastitis. Luckily there are ways to keep each …
Alltech and Archbold formed a strategic research alliance in 2019 to jointly develop beef management approaches, specifically to increase the quality and quantity of beef produced in subtropical regions while maintaining and enhancing the environment. The Archbold–Alltech Alliance brought to…
Reproduction is important because we rely on dairy cows for calving every 12 to 13 months. We want our cows to conceive well and carry the pregnancy full-term. Having a solid vaccination protocol ensures good fertility, the birth of a healthy calf and no abortions.
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