Published Dec 11, 2020
Hey beef producers, if you want a convenient educational program, the Driftless Region Beef Conference is going virtual for 2021! There will be some great speakers hitting on hot topics for the beef industry, with a focus for those in the Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin areas... Frank Mitloehner, UC-Davis, speaking on Green House Gas, Sustainability and Beef Cattle Production; and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, UW Madison Division of Extension, who will discuss Building Farm Resiliency for Surviving Volatile Times; and Shawn Darcy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, addressing What Consumers Say They Need and Want; and Dr. Paul Plummer, Iowa State University, discussing Antibiotic Resistance in the Beef Industry; and Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Iowa State University shares information on a Secure Beef Supply; and Dr...
Categories: Beef
Business Title: Iowa State University Extension And Outreach
Job Title: Extension Agent or University Employee
About: The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, serves as the extension program to cattle producers. Our center comprises a dedicated group of faculty and staff from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. At the Iowa Beef Center, we strive to be the No. 1 source for all things beef.
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock
Published Aug 2
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing capacity. Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag speaks with Tanner Beymer, Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association... beef and the continued financial viability of American cattle farmers and ranchers. The roadblocks that are depressing profits for our cattle producers and endangering the steady supply of affordable beef have really captured the attention of lawmakers, said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane...
Categories: Beef
Published Mar 9, 2020
A grazing system, when done correctly, can assist rangeland managers in achieving management objectives. They can both boost production as well as reduce their overhead costs. Selection of the proper type of system depends on understanding the unique combination of different aspects that go into range management. Things like the topography, soil type, the particular animal involved have to be balanced in order to get the best results. Whether intended or not if you have animals grazing in a pasture then you already have a grazing system in place...
Categories: Beef
By Darren Chan
Published Jan 2, 2019
Introduction of MycorrhizaExcessive dependence on chemical fertilizers can result in the destruction of a large number of beneficial microbial communities in the soil and a decrease in soil activity. To improve the current soil ecosystem with serious damage and improve soil fertility, it is imperative to supplement soil beneficial microorganisms. The application of microbial fertilizer is the most direct and effective method. Symbiotic bacteria are fungi that need to grow with plants, but do not harm plants and they are beneficial to plant growth. The symbiotic bacteria can grow together with the roots of some plants to form a special symbiont-exogenous mycorrhiza, which exchanges substances with each other through the mycorrhiza...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Corn
Published Aug 6
NCBA WASHINGTON (August 5, 2021) – The U. S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) announced today that it will begin publishing a National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report, which will provide greater information into the foundational prices used in cattle market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution report, which will show the volume of cattle purchased at each different level of pricing within those formulas, grids, and contracts. NCBA has long urged USDA to adopt policies that increase transparency in the cattle markets and applauds this effort to provide producers greater insight into cattle transactions. “USDA’s announcement is a significant step toward increasing transparency in the cattle markets,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane...
Published Jun 13, 2018
Going Private and Leveraged BuyoutGoing private refers to the transformation of a public corporation into a privately held firm. A leveraged buyout (LBO), financed largely by borrowing, is the acquisition of the stock or assets of a public company by a small group of investors. The buying group may be sponsored by buyout specialists or by investment bankers. A variant of the LBO going-private transaction is the management buyout (MBO) in which a segment of the company is sold to its managers. Since 1981, unit MBOs have represented more than 10 percent of total divestitures...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Soybeans
Published Mar 30, 2020
If you are a farmer, rancher, grocer, processor, etc. , and you have specific needs and hurdles that you feel like need to be addressed, please email us at fs6@foodsystem6. org and add to our “haves/needs” document here. Summary of Needs In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a variety of challenges emerge for the farmers, ranchers, processors, and producers that are working across US agriculture to keep our country fed. As “shelter-in-place” mandates stir up consumer worries and instigate stockpiling across the country, small-mid sized farmers and ranchers are coming face-to-face with a variety of challenges across inventory, infrastructure, and cash flow...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Organic Row Crops
Published Aug 8, 2018
Hello Everyone,My name is Mike Jarmus and I am a senior analyst with the Martec Group a market research company in the Detroit, MI area. We are conducting a study on animal nutrition and feed habits by farmers in North America. We are looking for about 15-20 minutes of you time at your convenience for a brief phone survey. We are paying $100 per an interview for that time or we can donate it to a charity of your choice in your name. We provide payment via check, PayPal or Venmo...
By Animal Nutrition and Feed Study
Published Aug 8, 2018
Hello Everyone,My name is Mike Jarmus and I am a senior analyst with the Martec Group a market research company in the Detroit, MI area. We are conducting a study on animal nutrition and feed habits by farmers in North America. We are looking for about 15-20 minutes of you time at your convenience for a brief phone survey. We are paying $100 per an interview for that time or we can donate it to a charity of your choice in your name. We provide payment via check, PayPal or Venmo...
Business Title: Iowa State University Extension And Outreach
Job Title: Extension Agent or University Employee
About: The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, serves as the extension program to cattle producers. Our center comprises a dedicated group of faculty and staff from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. At the Iowa Beef Center, we strive to be the No. 1 source for all things beef.
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock
Business Title: AgFuse LLC
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Administrator
About: AgFuse is a social media network created specifically to connect farmers and agriculture professionals throughout the world.
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Business Title: Farm Machinery Digest
Job Title: Farmer, Other Ag Professional, Podcaster/Radio show host
Interests:
Corn, Beef, Poultry, Crop Protection, Crop Scouting, Fertility, Irrigation, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Precision Agriculture, Ag Commentary, Marketing, News, Agribusiness, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, Cover Crops, NRCS, Vegetables, Timber
Job Title: Farmer, Landowner
Interests:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Irrigation, Marketing, Canola, Organic Row Crops, Rice, Sorghum
Business Title: Posts By Nancy Vander Byl
Job Title: Ag Retail Professional
About: Temperature stress costs the agricultural industry billions of dollars every year in loss of production, reproduction & animal health. KuhlerZ,CoreBodyCooling proactively maintains core body temperature making every day feel like a cool day.We know how frustrating it is that you can't control the weather but with a KuhlerZ System you can control the environment in your barn, making every day cool.
Interests:
Beef, Dairy, Swine
Job Title: Farmer, Ag Retail Professional
Interests:
Corn, Soybeans, Beef, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock, Specialty Livestock, Feed, Fertility, Soil Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Protection, Precision Agriculture, Apps, Marketing, News, Ag Commentary, Ag Policy, Succession Planning, Operating a Farm, Farmland and Real Estate, Agribusiness, Taxes, Human Resources, Farm Management, Purchasing, Projects, Repair, Tools, Shops, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Hunting, Homesteading, Fishing, Timber, Horses
Business Title: Forshey's Ag & Industrial
Job Title: Farmer, Ag Retail Professional, Precision Agriculture Specialist
Interests:
Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans, Wheat, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Ag Commentary, Marketing, Agribusiness, Farm Management, Farmland and Real Estate, Operating a Farm, Projects, Purchasing, Repair, Shops, Tools
Job Title: Ag Investor, Precision Agriculture Specialist
Interests:
Beef, Dairy, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Soil Health, Precision Agriculture, Telemetry, Conservation Easements, Conservation Plans, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: AgNet West Radio Network
Job Title: Other Ag Professional, Ag Media
Interests:
Cotton, Beef, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock, Crop Protection, Irrigation, Precision Agriculture, Cover Crops, NRCS, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Organic Specialty Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables
Business Title: UMaine Extension
Job Title: Extension Agent or University Employee
Interests:
Beef, Feed, Grass-Fed Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Livestock, Swine, Apps, Marketing, News, Accounting and Bookkeeping, Farm Management, Taxes, Tools, Hemp, Orchard Crops, Tree Nuts, Vegetables, Homesteading, Horses
Public
Here’s a place to spread the word concerning announcements and insights that the whole ag industry may be interested in.
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
Discoveries are occurring at a record pace as we learn what happens in the soil is as important as what happens above the soil. This is a place to ask good questions, share ideas, research, trials, and experiences. Curiosity, passion and an open mind are what drive innovation and change. Sharing ideas and stories help us learn and can reduce the painful (and costly) experiences. Tell me your story(s) and I'll share mine.
Interest:
Beef, Dairy, Grass-Fed Livestock
Public
The latest news on the innovative technology in the agricultural industry
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
TerraStride Pro\\\'s online mapping platform improves your marketing and closes more listings
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
All about organic agriculture
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Organic Row Crops
Public
Join us at the Civic Center in Florence, SC January 13th-14th!
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
Go Unmanned sells drones, drone training, and drone services across the East Coast. Drones already have been used in Precision Agriculture, forestry,horticulture,greenhouses, vineyards,and livestock.
Interest:
Corn, Cotton, Peanuts, Soybeans, Wheat, Rice, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
Natures Enzymes sells 100% natural enzyme based products for Agriculture, Poultry, Cattle, Goats, Wild Birding and more. We are about to combat Zika Virus with Mosquito Free Water Tension Eliminator.
Interest:
Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Organic Row Crops, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
If You work in Agriculture or a business supporting it, you need to join this group. Let\'s connect and help each other out.
Interest:
Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Vegetables, Canola, Sorghum, Beef, Dairy, Poultry, Swine, Cover Crops, Ag Policy, Precision Agriculture, Organic Row Crops, Irrigation, Timber, Marketing, Agribusiness
Public
A group dedicated to all things cattle!
Interest:
Beef
Published Dec 11, 2020
Hey beef producers, if you want a convenient educational program, the Driftless Region Beef Conference is going virtual for 2021! There will be some great speakers hitting on hot topics for the beef industry, with a focus for those in the Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin areas... Frank Mitloehner, UC-Davis, speaking on Green House Gas, Sustainability and Beef Cattle Production; and Dr. Kevin Bernhardt, UW Madison Division of Extension, who will discuss Building Farm Resiliency for Surviving Volatile Times; and Shawn Darcy, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, addressing What Consumers Say They Need and Want; and Dr. Paul Plummer, Iowa State University, discussing Antibiotic Resistance in the Beef Industry; and Dr. Danelle Bickett-Weddle, Iowa State University shares information on a Secure Beef Supply; and Dr...
Categories: Beef
Published Aug 2
House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to examine urgent challenges within the beef supply chain. After hearing testimony from agriculture economists, land-grant university faculty, and cattle industry stakeholders, many members of Congress echoed the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's (NCBA) longstanding call to expand processing capacity. Chrissy Wozniak of North American Ag speaks with Tanner Beymer, Director of Government Affairs & Market Regulatory Policy for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association... beef and the continued financial viability of American cattle farmers and ranchers. The roadblocks that are depressing profits for our cattle producers and endangering the steady supply of affordable beef have really captured the attention of lawmakers, said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane...
Categories: Beef
Published Mar 9, 2020
A grazing system, when done correctly, can assist rangeland managers in achieving management objectives. They can both boost production as well as reduce their overhead costs. Selection of the proper type of system depends on understanding the unique combination of different aspects that go into range management. Things like the topography, soil type, the particular animal involved have to be balanced in order to get the best results. Whether intended or not if you have animals grazing in a pasture then you already have a grazing system in place...
Categories: Beef
By Darren Chan
Published Jan 2, 2019
Introduction of MycorrhizaExcessive dependence on chemical fertilizers can result in the destruction of a large number of beneficial microbial communities in the soil and a decrease in soil activity. To improve the current soil ecosystem with serious damage and improve soil fertility, it is imperative to supplement soil beneficial microorganisms. The application of microbial fertilizer is the most direct and effective method. Symbiotic bacteria are fungi that need to grow with plants, but do not harm plants and they are beneficial to plant growth. The symbiotic bacteria can grow together with the roots of some plants to form a special symbiont-exogenous mycorrhiza, which exchanges substances with each other through the mycorrhiza...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Corn
Published Aug 6
NCBA WASHINGTON (August 5, 2021) – The U. S. Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Marketing Service (USDA-AMS) announced today that it will begin publishing a National Daily Direct Formula Base Cattle report, which will provide greater information into the foundational prices used in cattle market formulas, grids, and contracts, and a National Weekly Cattle Net Price Distribution report, which will show the volume of cattle purchased at each different level of pricing within those formulas, grids, and contracts. NCBA has long urged USDA to adopt policies that increase transparency in the cattle markets and applauds this effort to provide producers greater insight into cattle transactions. “USDA’s announcement is a significant step toward increasing transparency in the cattle markets,” said NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane...
Published Jun 13, 2018
Going Private and Leveraged BuyoutGoing private refers to the transformation of a public corporation into a privately held firm. A leveraged buyout (LBO), financed largely by borrowing, is the acquisition of the stock or assets of a public company by a small group of investors. The buying group may be sponsored by buyout specialists or by investment bankers. A variant of the LBO going-private transaction is the management buyout (MBO) in which a segment of the company is sold to its managers. Since 1981, unit MBOs have represented more than 10 percent of total divestitures...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Soybeans
Published Mar 30, 2020
If you are a farmer, rancher, grocer, processor, etc. , and you have specific needs and hurdles that you feel like need to be addressed, please email us at fs6@foodsystem6. org and add to our “haves/needs” document here. Summary of Needs In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing a variety of challenges emerge for the farmers, ranchers, processors, and producers that are working across US agriculture to keep our country fed. As “shelter-in-place” mandates stir up consumer worries and instigate stockpiling across the country, small-mid sized farmers and ranchers are coming face-to-face with a variety of challenges across inventory, infrastructure, and cash flow...
Categories: Agribusiness, Beef, Organic Row Crops
Published Aug 8, 2018
Hello Everyone,My name is Mike Jarmus and I am a senior analyst with the Martec Group a market research company in the Detroit, MI area. We are conducting a study on animal nutrition and feed habits by farmers in North America. We are looking for about 15-20 minutes of you time at your convenience for a brief phone survey. We are paying $100 per an interview for that time or we can donate it to a charity of your choice in your name. We provide payment via check, PayPal or Venmo...
By Animal Nutrition and Feed Study
Published Aug 8, 2018
Hello Everyone,My name is Mike Jarmus and I am a senior analyst with the Martec Group a market research company in the Detroit, MI area. We are conducting a study on animal nutrition and feed habits by farmers in North America. We are looking for about 15-20 minutes of you time at your convenience for a brief phone survey. We are paying $100 per an interview for that time or we can donate it to a charity of your choice in your name. We provide payment via check, PayPal or Venmo...
Published Aug 21
World renowned Stockmanship clinician, Dr. Tom Noffsinger, will train Iowa cattlemen on cattle handling techniques based on cattle’s natural behavior and instinct. Attend one of these clinics on Aug. 25 & 26, to improve your Stockmanship and handling skills and become BQA certified. Register now to save your space and benefit from Dr...
Categories: Beef
By Ray Bohacz
Updated Nov 23
Have the challenges of farming truly changed much over the decades or have our expectations changed? Has the affluence of our nation since WWII impacted our perception of agriculture when compared to 70 years ago? Do we need/want more now to feel that we are successful? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am sincerely interested in your thoughts on these questions. Thank you and please write as long a response as you deem necessary.
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