Breakthrough for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccine

    When it comes to livestock, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is probably the most devastating picornavirus on the planet. In December of 2019, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a patent application titled “Modified Picornavirus 3C Proteases and Methods Thereof” to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) inventors Dr. John Neilan and Dr. Michael Puckette […]

Sign Up Available for Virtual Feedlot Short Course, July 16

SDSU Extension will be hosting a seven-week virtual Feedlot Short Course beginning on July 16. The program is scheduled to run each Thursday from July 16 through August 27, at 12:30 p.m. CDT. “Rather than contend with the uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and hosting in-person events, this year we are holding the event as a Zoom webinar. While we do lose […]

Improvements to the Livestock Risk Protection Insurance Program 

USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) today announced changes to the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) insurance program for feeder cattle, fed cattle and swine starting this summer with the 2021 crop year. Changes include moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period and increasing premium subsidies to assist producers.  “These changes will make these policies more usable and […]

 Governor’s Charity Steer Show will go on

Plans are underway for the 38th Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show (GCSS) to be held on August 15, 2020.    The event, which raises money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, would typically be held at the Iowa State Fair. However, with the postponement of the 2020 fair, show organizers are actively making adjustments to plans.   “The Governor’s […]

National Grain Summary June 12th

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News from the Rodeo Trail 06-17-20

2020 PRCA World Standings AA: Clay Smith, Broken Bow, OK $56,319 BB: Tim O’Connell, Zwingle, IA $79,913 SW: Matt Reeves, Cross Plains, TX $83,634 TR-1: Luke Brown, Rock Hill, SC $69,055 TR-2: Joseph Harrison, Marietta, OK $63,360 SB: Wyatt Casper, Pampa, TX $121,145 TD: Shad Mayfield, Clovis, NM $137,451 BR: Sage Kimzey, Strong City, OK $68,463 SR: Trevor Brazile, Decatur, […]

Happy Father’s Day!

I would like to wish my father in heaven a Happy Father’s Day.  Not a day goes by that I don’t think about my Father even though he passed away 22 years ago. From backyard barbecues to rodeos and livestock shows I am sure many of us will celebrate the day with our children.  Here in South Dakota, we are […]

From BIF: Rishel shares view on what cattle industry will look like in 20 years

    By Kindra Gordon During the 2020 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) June 8-12, North Platte, Neb. Angus seedstock producer Bill Rishel was tasked with looking into the crystal ball of the future and providing perspective on “what the purebred cattle industry will look like in 20 years.” Rishel was the kick-off speaker June 8 for this year’s symposium, which […]