Word From the Show Floor 

By: From the Editor, Karen McMahon

Two Big farm shows fall within two weeks of each other the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY, and Commodity Classic held in Nashville, TN....

Why Blame Meat? 

By: From Editor Karen McMahon

A Good farm economy apparently attracts plenty of critics. A recent article in the New York Times, called Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler, takes jabs at our...

Efficient harvester 

From the streamlined design of its Vista cab to its twin-line, 6-cyl. Mercedes engine, this state-of-the-art forage harvester from Claas offers more comfort,...

New From Sunbelt 2007 

By: By Karen McMahon

Utility tractors, Compact Tractors, Heavy utility tractors, Loaded 90-hp tractor, Polyethylene feeder, Efficient hay raking, cutters...

High-energy alfalfa 

By: By Peg Zenk

Producing High-Quality alfalfa is all about maximizing its digestibility levels for the animals that eat it. The main challenge to increasing digestibility...

Boom Times 

By: By Jodie Wehrspann

In the early morning, Dale Launstein's new grain bin is so big it blocks the rising sun. This 240,000-bu. bin stands 86 ft. tall and is half the size of the local elevator. Just how much storage does this guy think he needs?...

Beef Tour Heads South 

Beef producers may want to join a tour of beef farms in Argentina and Brazil. The tour is hosted by BEEF magazine, a sister publication of Farm Industry...

Corn Continues To Shift Placements  

By: Courtesy of BEEF Stocker Trends newsletter

It's no surprise that more cattle are going on feed in the Midwest and Corn Belt because of feed cost and access. What may surprise some is...

Cloned Meat 

Meat and milk from cloned cows, pigs and goats are safe to eat, according to a preliminary report from the Food and Drug Administration...

Correction 

The price given in Ear tag tracker, October 2006, page 41, for the Farnam LTS tag recorder was incorrect...