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2012 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course set for August 6-8

May 14, 2012

The 58th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, is scheduled for August 6-8 at Texas A&M University in College Station.

I belong to... Dairy MAX: Steve Hanson

May 14, 2012

Age: 54 Location: Clovis, New Mexico My dairy’s history: We originally rented two dairies in California and then relocated to a rented dairy in Stephenville, Texas, for five years. We moved to Clovis about 16 years ago and built our current dairy, El Dorado Dairy, 11 years ago. Currently, we are milking about 3,200 head, raising all of our heifers and farming about 3,000 acres. My three sons do a lot of the management of the dairy.

New sustainability resources from Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

May 14, 2012

Since the launch of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment in 2008, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy -- established under the leadership of America’s dairy producers -- has united the dairy value chain in a collective effort to measure and improve the environmental, social and economic sustainability of U.S. dairy. Using a research-based approach, the Innovation Center is establishing benchmark measures of industry-level dairy sustainability, while putting tools in the hands of decision-makers to drive innovation at individual businesses.

Cows on the Concourse set for June 2 in Madison

May 14, 2012

Cows, calves and tasty dairy treats are making their annual appearance on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, for Cows on the Concourse. The free event, which takes place 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 2, has relocated to North and South Pinkney Street and East Washington Avenue. The event kicks off June Dairy Month in Dane County.

Corbitt Wall feeder cattle report for May 11

May 14, 2012

Livestock Grain and Market News cattle report for May 11

Video: Factory tour of New Holland Agriculture Equipment

May 14, 2012

Emily Caldwell Gwin

‘Queen of forages’ has ancient roots

May 14, 2012

Dave Wilkins

Ever wonder where alfalfa came from? No, it didn’t originate from your seed dealer. The “queen of forages” actually has ancient roots dating back thousands of years.

Extending production of thin alfalfa stands

May 14, 2012

Donald Miller

Anyone that bought or sold alfalfa hay in the last year knows that hay prices across the country are at record highs, and it appears that trend will continue into 2012.