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Cross-state collaboration amplifies wheat breeding progress
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (1725+ words) OSU has released 36 varieties since OGI was formed in 2005, most recently, Wyatt, a top yielder that shows wide adaptation from central Texas to the Dakotas. OSU's chief wheat geneticist Dr. Brett Carver said it has the broadest geographical range of…...
Seasonal beef demand | News | farmtalknews.com
3+ hour, 44+ min ago (575+ words) Seasonal beef demand'Farm Talk Wholesale beef prices have moved higher thus far in 2026, reflecting both strong beef demand and typical seasonal patterns. Choice boxed beef prices averaged $386.41/cwt. The first week of March, up 9.1 percent from the beginning of the…...
Bigger cattle, greater need for animal welfare and management
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (733+ words) Since 2010, the USDA has reported that the U.S. beef cattle herd has declined 12%, from 31.7 million in 2010 to 27.9 million in 2025, though producers are still able to meet beef demands through efficient cattle. But a Kansas State University researcher suggests that producers need…...
Environment and hay quality
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (359+ words) Extreme cold weather has an enormous impact on animal energy demands. Wet weather also increases energy requirements for livestock. To illustrate these points, I've formulated some beef cow diets for varying temperatures, hair coat conditions, and hay quality. For these…...
Worth the Detour: Classic Eats Across the Bluegrass State
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (420+ words) (StatePoint) For travelers, diners, lunch counters and soda shops have stood the test of time as excellent places not only to get a meal, but to get a feel for the local culture. Kentucky has more than its share of…...
Cattlemen's Congress - Oklahoma City
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (923+ words) The Cattlemen's Congress is a stock show for cattlemen and women, run by cattlemen and women. It's an opportunity for breeders across North America to showcase their best genetics and connect with fellow producers in a central location. A collective…...
Cattle Chat: Bull selection strategies
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (274+ words) Kansas wheat farmers are watching their input costs closely," As specialty crop producers plan for the 2026 growing season" Making sound bull purchasing decisions can be one of the most important management choices a cattle operation makes, according to experts speaking…...
Final results from 2025 Beef Fest
1+ week, 14+ min ago (382+ words) Left to right: Maddie Knuth, Kelton Bish and Lilly Skalsky FF Scholarship Students ($2,640.73 each). Thanks to Brody Peak, Jordan Jenkins, Ryan Arndt. Pen Avg Daily Gain: 3.559 with a cost of gain of$1.0493 per pound " 2nd, $450, Pen 18, Wes Cahoone and Lee Glanville,…...
Managing fertilizer price volatility
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (500+ words) Kansas wheat farmers are watching their input costs closely, with fertilizer being one of the biggest expenses. With global supply issues and changing demand affecting prices, this article looks at how farmers can manage risk by using careful nutrient management…...
Regional beef herd liquidation and rebuilding potential
1+ week, 44+ min ago (734+ words) The January 1, 2026, beef cow inventory was 27.607 million head, down 1.0 percent from one year ago. The beef cow herd has decreased a total of 4.033 million head since the cyclical peak in 2019, a decrease of 12.7 percent. The beef cow herd may be…...