2025 Old Farmer’s Almanac teases a winter far unlike the last
Sep 19, 2024 · The Old Farmer’s Almanac — considered to be North America’s most popular reference guide on agriculture and weather and one that is different from the similarly titled Farmer’s Almanac — dates to the late 18th century. The original formula that this publication uses to calculate the weather is kept tucked away in a black tin box in Dublin, New Hampshire, at …
Drones in agriculture: What are they used for? - AGDAILY
Aug 20, 2024 · Recently in the U.S., drones have been used to spot-spray weeds, apply fungicides to wheat crops, spray fields that are too wet for a sprayer to drive across, and help some farmers avoid soil compaction and crop damage that can occur from using a sprayer. Just like how drones can apply crop protection products, they can also be used to apply ...
Top 7 U.S. dairy cattle breeds - AGDAILY
Jan 4, 2022 · Jersey. The Jersey is the smallest major dairy cattle breed, weighing in at between 800 to 1,200 pounds when mature. Jersey cows range in color from dark to light fawn, with or without white marks. They are known for their friendly personality, heat tolerance, feed efficiency, and producing rich milk, high in butterfat, which is great for making cheese and ice cream (yum!).
10 farming and ranching YouTubers to subscribe to now
Jan 16, 2024 · 1. Millennial Farmer. The Millennial Farmer is otherwise known as Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer from west central Minnesota. Zach makes videos about daily life on his family farm. With over 1 million subscribers, Zach’s content serves as a great resource to other farmers and starts a conversation about farming with the public.
Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
Jul 18, 2024 · Black Angus. Black Angus is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., with more than 330,000 animals registered. One reason the breed is so popular is their carcass characteristics, which are marketed as yielding well-marbled, flavorful beef. Also, Angus cattle require little maintenance during calving season, are good mothers, and are ...
USDA mandates EID tags for interstate cattle movement
Apr 29, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued its definitive traceability regulation, mandating the use of electronic ID tags for specific interstate movements of cattle and bison. “Rapid traceability in a disease outbreak will not only limit how long farms are quarantined, keep more animals from ...
CattleFax: Cattle and beef prices will continue to break records
Feb 5, 2024 · Here’s what cattle prices are forecast to look like in 2024: Fed steers – finished animals ready for harvest will average $184/cwt, up $9 from 2023. Feeder steers (800 pounds) – animals ready to go into a feedlot for final finishing will average $240/cwt, up $20 from last year. Steer calves (550 pounds) – recently weaned calves, usually ...
Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
Oct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
10 of the most iconic farming quotes in history | AGDAILY
Sep 6, 2019 · 9. “The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.”. — John F. Kennedy. It’s funny how some things don’t change. 10. “The story of family farming underscores a legacy of sustainability.”. — Amanda Zaluckyj, The Farmer’s Daughter USA.
5 simple steps to designing beef cattle corrals | AGDAILY
Jul 29, 2021 · Now that you have a preliminary plan in place, here are five simple steps that can simplify the process of designing beef cattle corrals and handling facilities for your operation. 1. Pick the right location. There’s an old saying that location is everything, and it really is true when it comes to choosing a location for your beef cattle corral.