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SAN MATEO, Calif. — A feedlot lives and dies on one equation: what it costs to put weight on an animal versus what that animal brings at sale. Yet in many feedlot operations, the two halves of that equation live in different places. The feeding side, including rations, bunk calls, weights, and treatments, sits in […] The post How Feedlots Can Connect Operations and Finance for Better Decision-Mak…

LEICESTER, United Kingdom — As populations expanded in Medieval England, key changes occurred in the uses of cattle and sheep to produce food and materials, according to a study published September 2, 2026 in the open access journal PLOS One by Matilda Holmes of the University of Leicester, UK, David Orton of the University of […] The post Major Trends in Cattle and Sheep Husbandry Drove the Econ…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County (CCE Monroe) is inviting community members, partners, volunteers, elected officials, and supporters to experience its work in an entirely new way at its 2026 Annual Meeting, Step Into Our Work: Experience the Difference Extension Makes, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Robach Community Center. Rather […] The post CCE Monroe Inv…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Extension offers educational resources for those who have private water supplies, available in online courses, workshops, webinars, guides, publications and articles. Penn State Extension offers a variety of publications and guides focused on private water resources, including Spanish options. “A Guide to Private Water Systems in Pennsylvania,” This manual […] Th…

LINCOLN, Neb. — Driving across the state, you will see long spans of metal over field after field. That is called center pivot irrigation. Let’s talk about it. Nebraska is the most irrigated state in the US. We have 9.1 million acres of irrigated cropland. It is a vital part of Nebraska, providing corn and […] The post Nebraska’s Irrigation – Why and How appeared first on Morning Ag Clips .

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Three years of working in Penn State’s Dairy Barns have been impactful for Hannah Mansfield, a spring 2026 College of Agricultural Sciences graduate who is pursuing a master’s degree in animal science. The Greenville, North Carolina, native did not grow up on a farm. But, she said, by living and working on the University dairy farm […] The post Penn State Dairy Barns Made A…

URBANA, Ill. — The Hill’s Mallory Wilson reported that “President Trump said Friday that tariff-free imported beef will be coming from Brazil and Argentina, among other places, as his administration works to alleviate stubbornly high prices.“ “‘It’s coming from Argentina. It’s coming from Brazil,’ Trump said at an Oval Office event surrounded by ranchers and […] The post Trump Says Brazil, Argent…

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Feel the squish of the grapes in the time-honored tradition of grape stomping as you help celebrate the grape and farm winery industries in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Agriculture will host the 20th annual Kansas Grape Stomp on Saturday, September 12, at 1:00 p.m. in Gottschalk Park at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. Gather around the grape tubs to […] The post KDA to …

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Gaps in broadband, mobile, and radio connectivity continue to create significant challenges for first responders in rural Pennsylvania, according to new research released by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.  The report, Broadband Connectivity Among Rural First Responders in Pennsylvania, was conducted by Christopher Ali, Ph.D., Abigail Simmerman, and DongWook Jeong of  Pennsyl…

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Nothing captures the flavor of a Colorado September quite like fresh sweet corn straight off the grill. To celebrate this short and special harvest window, this month’s featured recipe pairs tender grilled shrimp with smoky sweet corn folded into a rich, savory pasta finish. Paired with a pour of Western Slope white wine, […] The post Cooking with Colorado Sweet Corn: Septembe…

WASHINGTON — The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed the release of a new report from the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (Foundation) outlining a science-based roadmap for industry, government and academic partners to address Clostridium botulinum (C. botulinum) risk in powdered infant formula. Central to that roadmap is the need to better understand […] The post IDFA…

CHAZY, N.Y. – The Alice T. Miner Museum and the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute are hosting a Centennial Fair event at the museum at 9618 State Route 9 in Chazy on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 1 to 4 pm. The event will celebrate the museum’s centennial anniversary and a century since Physicians Hospital […] The post Centennial Fair at The Alice T. Miner Museum will Celebrate 100 year…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The National Pork Producers Council is looking for the next generation of pork industry leaders. Applications are now open for the 2027 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship, which will award ten $2,500 scholarships to college students pursuing careers in the pork industry. The program is supported by CME Group and the […] The post Applications Open for 2027 Lois Britt …

COBLESKILL, N.Y.  – SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech has received a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to build a prototype virtual reality (VR) course in agricultural engineering and lay the groundwork to test it with students, a step toward giving rural and place-bound farmers a way […] The post SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Awarded US…

ORONO, Maine — Financial conversations can be uncomfortable and are often avoided, limiting opportunities for individuals and families in agriculture, aquaculture and fishing to build confidence in money management, planning and budgeting. University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Maine Agriculture Mediation Program (MAMP) is offering a no-cost, confidential Personal Financial Coaching Program …

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Innovative farmers and ranchers often try new production practices and management strategies. But change can involve significant risk, requiring producers to carefully test and research their ideas before making big decisions. SARE’s newest bulletin, 10 Steps for Conducting Research on Your Farm or Ranch, provides a practical framework that can help producers […] The post 10 S…

BOSTON, Mass. — As Massachusetts families face a significant increase in food costs, a new statewide survey finds strong support for expanding access to affordable plant-based proteins. Nearly three-quarters of Massachusetts adults (72%) say public institutions should offer meals with plant-based proteins alongside animal-based options when it saves taxpayers money. In addition, 61% are already a…

“Missouri FFA’s Day of Service was never about IF we could do it. It has always been about figuring out HOW we would do it,” reflects Mr. Keith Dietzschold, recently retired Missouri FFA Advisor. For a decade, Keith has shepherded the FFA Day of Service: a signature Missouri State Fair event that brings FFA members […] The post Missouri's FFA Day of Service Tradition appeared first on Morning Ag …

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Jefferson County is excited to announce the Adventure Awaits Auction, a unique fundraising event benefiting 4-H Camp Wabasso. The event will be in-person from 2–4 p.m. on October 17, 2027, at 4-H Camp Wabasso. All proceeds from the auction will directly support the camp and its youth […] The post Cornell Cooperative Extension Jefferso…

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) brought together more than 7,500 professionals from Florida’s landscape and nursery industry for the 2026 Landscape Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. As Florida’s state industry association for the nursery and landscape industry, FNGLA produced the three-day event, which concluded August 21 and [……