Illinois | Morning Ag Clips

August 6, 2020

COW COMFORT ...

Dairy cows' grooming reveals complex social network

Insights into how cattle react to changes in social groups could help shape farm practices

August 6, 2020

SKILL DEVELOPMENT ...

National Junior Angus contest winners

Going virtual did not discourage kids from participating

August 5, 2020

FARM EXPENSES ...

Farm production expenditures up >1%

Midwest region contributed the most to U.S. total expenditures

August 5, 2020

UPCOMING DEADLINE ...

Dairy support grant applications due Aug. 14

Grants are available to dairy farms and processing plants in the five states

August 4, 2020

CELEBRATING SOYBEANS ...

American Soybean Assoc marks 100 years

Soybean industry birthplace in Indiana alive with excitement

August 4, 2020

In the event of an African Swine Fever, Foot and Mouth Disease, or Classical Swine Fever outbreak in the United States, state and federal regulatory officials will restrict animal movement to slow or stop the spread of these foreign animal diseases. (Courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach)

DISEASE RESPONSE ...

USDA outbreak preparedness scenario

Illinois livestock producers invited to participate, space is limited

August 4, 2020

POSTAL POULTRY ...

Should you order live poultry online?

Hold off on ordering, COVID-related postal delays are causing concerns

August 4, 2020

AG POLICY ...

Pro-Ag: Explaining the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act

ProAg shares 18 points explaining the Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act

August 4, 2020

SUBMIT YOUR PAPERS ...

NMC seeks Technology Transfer Session submissions

Share you milk quality, udder health research via NMC 2021 proceedings

August 4, 2020

UPCOMING FIELD DAYS ...

Virtual field days provide farmers with in-season agronomic advice

Virtual meetings will provide in-season agronomic management recommendations