(SAINT JOSEPH, Mo., December 19, 2024) There’s nothing quite as fun as seeing the fruits of your labor in the form of newborn babies—baby goats, that is! When kidding season arrives, you can see how your genetic selection and mating decisions worked, and hopefully, you have great results.   Wait, what is kidding season? Kidding is the term used for mother goats giving birth to baby goats – kids. So, kidding season is when new babies are born and start hitting the ground!   At?BioZyme®, the makers of DuraFerm®, we specialize in vitamin and mineral supplements to strengthen your stock ..read more

  By John Lovett University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Fast facts Small Ruminant Field Day offers tips on raising sheep and goats Nutrition, parasite management and breeding focus of event University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture experts offer advice FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Tips on breeding, nutrition and health care for goats and sheep are the focus of the next Northwest Arkansas Small Ruminant Field Day. The workshop, which offers educational sessions from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture ..read more

  There is no good time to experience a disaster, but it is especially difficult to navigate recovery this close to tax season.  Register for two free webinars for information on how to navigate the tax implications of hurricane damage and tips on how to work with a tax professional.    Event - Hurricane and Disaster Tax Issues for Farmers and Ranchers Date – November 20, 2024 Time - 2:30 – 4:30pm Eastern Presenter – JC Hobbs, Oklahoma State University Register here Event - Working with a Tax Professional Date – November 22, 2024 Time – 1:00 – 2:30pm ..read more

  Assistance includes $143 million for crop and forestry losses due to Hurricane Milton, $92 million to offset grazing losses due to drought and wildfire in 2022 WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing payments this week to agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters, including $143 million in crop insurance indemnities for Florida producers impacted by Hurricane Milton and more than $92 million for livestock producers, nationwide, who faced increased supplemental feed costs as a result of forage losses due to ..read more

Washington, DC 20250  FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts. USDA is also putting in place contingency plans and program flexibilities to ensure farmers, and foresters and communities are able to get the support they need. USDA is sharing information today to help impacted people learn about resources that may be available to them. On Thurs ..read more

  WASHINGTON, August 7, 2024 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Debby, which continues its track up the East Coast. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.   Risk management and disaster assistance for agricultural operations:   USDA offers several risk management and disaster assistance options to h ..read more

From left, Ben Masemore, Ethan Wentworth and Rusty Herr. Wentworth and Herr are currently in jail afterfacing accusations of practicing veterinary medicine without a license. (Photo provided by Ben Masemore) (Editor's Note: This action taken by Pennsylvania prosecutors should concern goat producers who routinely use ultrasound to determine pregnancy. They can potentially be charged with illegally practicing veterinary medicine. This article is reprinted from the April 20 e-edition of Lancaster Farming (lancasterfarming.com) By Tom Venesky tvenesky@lancasterfarming.com Two Pennsylv ..read more

Goat producers, industry stakeholders join Commissioner at proclamation signing.  Kentucky goat producers and industry stakeholders joined Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell April 12 as he signed a proclamation declaring April as Goat Month in Kentucky. “The diversity of goats on our agricultural landscape is one that needs to be celebrated, particularly this month,” Commissioner Shell said. “Not only do they add a uniqueness to farm life, but they are also an excellent source of protein and dairy products. This month we salute all that goats add to our state’s agricu ..read more

  WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle and western Oklahoma. To date, around 1.3 million acres have burned across both states. USDA staff are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to agricultural producers and communities in need. “At USDA, we know all too well the devastation catastrophic wildfires like these can cause to homes, communities and ..read more

  One study estimated the annual cost of fescue toxicosis in cattle at $2 billion. By Mary Hightower U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture March 6, 2024 Fast facts: Participants may register online Conference runs 8:15 to 4:30 Conference includes tours, demonstrations, lunch $40 cost includes lunch and educational materials LITTLE ROCK — The March 21 Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop at Batesville will help ranchers find ways to manage one of the costliest health problems in the industry: fescue toxicosis in cattle. One study estimated the annual cost of f ..read more