The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator, Juan M. Garcia, on Thursday repeated his appeal to livestock producers affected by natural disasters such as the drought in the West and the unexpected winter storm in the upper Midwest to keep thorough records. This includes livestock and feed losses, and any additional expenses that are a result of losses to purchased forage or feed stuff.

In February, the USDA released the preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results. Key findings include an increase in the value of agricultural products sold in the U.S. totaling $394.6 billion in 2012, up 33 percent ($97.4 billion) from 2007.

During nearly 20 years teaching large-animal veterinary medicine at Colorado State University, Dr. Robert Callan has reassessed his role: He no longer sees himself as a traditional stand-and-deliver professor, but as a coach who helps students enrich their knowledge and skills.

Ron Pidskalny, M.Sc., P.Ag.
Executive Director
Edmonton, Alberta
Canadian Forage and Grassland Association

Clay Zimmerman Technical Services Manager New Hampton, New York Balchem Corp.

Dr. Nicole Barkley Dairy Nutritionist Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Vita Plus

Unlike cows that haven't ever had a run-in with wolves, ones that have can experience stress-related illnesses and have a harder time getting pregnant – meaning decreased profits for ranchers, according to a new study by Oregon State University.

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