Susan Littlefield

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

K-State Research and Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle incapable of relieving themselves of high temperatures experience heat stress. Humans alleviate overheating through sweating, but Kansas State University beef extension veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said cattle do not have that option. “Heat stress coping behaviors is what we see when cattle are adapting to warmer temperatures,” he said. “Whenever we get hot, we sweat to maintain homeostasis.

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

Friday’s ag market trade was sluggish, with limited movement despite several outside influences. Tariff chatter stirred broader economic uncertainty, while continued speculation around biofuel waivers kept a cautious tone in the grain trade. Meanwhile, the cattle market saw firmer cash movement once again, offering some support to futures, but overall volume stayed light heading into the weekend.

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

Nebraska Cattlemen applauds the unanimous passage of LB 490 on Final Reading. This commonsense legislation aims to protect feed trucks and agriculture machinery and equipment from being classified as a motor vehicle. Specifically, Senator Dan McKeon’s LB 490 would clarify current statues and allow producers to receive titles for their equipment without a obtaining a wrongful motor vehicle classification and requiring producers to unnecessarily pay for licensing and registration.

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

The live cattle market has shaken off the earlier bearish tone and is now trading more than $1.00 higher, with feedlots in the North continuing to pass on packer bids. While Tuesday’s New World Screwworm rumors still linger in the background, the market appears to be regaining its footing. In the grain trade, weather concerns are surfacing for both corn and soybeans.

1 week ago | americanagnetwork.com | Susan Littlefield

Today marks Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day. The American Farm Bureau Farm State of Mind campaign builds awareness to reduce stigma and provides access to information and resources that promote farmer and rancher mental health wellness. Farming is a stressful occupation that is associated with increased levels of anxiety and depression. Multiple studies show that farmer suicide rates are 2-5x higher than the national average.