Sheep Industry News: United States
14 January 2021
CoBank Quarterly: Probable Boost in Fiscal Spending Lifts Grain and Livestock OutlookThe coronavirus still dominates the economy and continues to impact rural industries, but with vaccines rolling out, the virus will slowly loosen its grip in 2021. ...
04 January 2021
When to consider culling sheep from your flockCulling is the practice of selling off animals that you no longer want to or no longer can keep. ...
18 December 2020
Treating Pregnancy Toxemia, a Major Disease of SheepDr. Megan Williams works as an assistant professor of equine surgery at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Veterinary Medical Hospital. In early January 2020, she brought...
16 December 2020
Nutrition for lambingDo you have your ewes nutritionally prepared for lambing and lactation? Learn to put a nutrition plan in place early in the season so you can decrease problems with your ewes later, writes Oregon...
14 December 2020
Biden USDA Secretary choice will face little opposition in US SenatePresident-Elect Joe Biden’s choice for US Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, will face limited to no opposition when the Senate eventually votes on him. Vilsack won unanimous approval the...
11 December 2020
Veterinarians give baby llama new lifeA tiny baby llama born during the COVID-19 pandemic is looking forward to a bright future, thanks to emergency help from Oklahoma State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine....
27 November 2020
Grain Overload in GoatsIt turns out that a really high-carb diet might be especially bad for your goats....
06 October 2020
Silage part two: Making more sense than ever for sheep production in MichiganA look at the different aspects when adding silage into your feed program. ...
02 October 2020
Silage: Making More Sense Than Ever for Sheep ProductionHave you ever considered making and feeding silage? This is a common question Michigan State University Extension ask producers when reviewing their forage plans, so let’s take a closer look...
05 September 2020
Grilling Season: Safe Meat Serving TemperaturesIf you put in a lot of time trying to grill a piece of meat to perfection, it can be particularly disconcerting if you cut it open and find it still raw or undercooked. ...
31 August 2020
Avoid Heat Stress in Your Sheep and GoatsMake sure your sheep and goats have access to plenty of clean fresh water on hot, humid days. ...
10 August 2020
Farmers regularly face isolation; important to stay connectedThe inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide, writes Eric Karbowski, Michigan State University...
Prevent Parasites Through Grazing ManagementGrazing management and genetic selection can help your flock minimize the impact of parasites....
02 August 2020
Caution urged in US after mystery seed mailingsAgriculture officials are warning American citizens to be wary of unsolicited packages of seeds mailed to them....
21 July 2020
New US Study Quantifies Value of Red Meat Exports to Corn, SoybeansSince 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans through beef and pork exports has been the fastest-growing category of corn and soybean use, delivering critical returns for corn and soybean...
09 July 2020
Young California ranchers are finding new ways to raise livestock and improve the landAs California contends with drought, wildfires and other impacts of climate change, a small yet passionate group of residents are attempting to lessen these effects and reduce the state’s carbon...
01 June 2020
US Meat Supply Chain Disruptions ContinueWhen workers essential to the food supply become ill, how does this affect the food supply chain within the meat industry?...
21 April 2020
Livestock, meat markets in turmoil during W16/2020 due to COVID-19 among workforceUS - Livestock and meat markets were in turmoil last week as major cattle and hog processing plants were either idled or reduced shifts due to cases of COVID-19 in their workforce, according...
11 April 2020
American Sheep Industry Association Responds to COVID-19US - Since the advent of this global pandemic, livestock markets have crashed, foodservice slowed to less than a trickle – which led to the sheep industry’s second largest packer declaring...
10 April 2020
Wool Loan Deficiency Payment Now Available in US US - As the wool market struggles during the current worldwide pandemic, now might be a good time for wool producers to look into the US Farm Service Agency’s Wool Loan Deficiency Payment Program. ...
13 January 2020
January 2020 Sheep and Lambs Inventory Down 1 PercentAll sheep and lambs inventory in the United States on January 1, 2020 totaled 5.20 million head, down 1 percent from 2019. ...
19 April 2018
Current house farm bill fails to meet needs of family farmers, says NFU (US)The US House Agriculture Committee today marked up the 2018 Farm Bill, H.R. 2, sending the bill to the full US House of Representatives for its consideration...
05 April 2018
NFU (US) calls for plan to protect family farmers from brunt of trade warWASHINGTON – In the latest of a series of tariff threats exchanged between the United States and China, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) this morning announced plans to impose a 25 percent...
26 April 2017
Allflex Promotes Chuck Rogers to Northwest Regional ManagerUS - Allflex USA, part of the Allflex Group, global leader in animal identification and traceability systems, today announced the promotion of Chuck Rogers to Northwest Regional Manager. ...
01 December 2016
American Restaurant Customers Concerned Over Meat OriginsUS - American consumers are increasingly concerned about where their meat and poultry comes from and the methods used to produce it, according to a new report from market research company Packaged...
25 November 2016
Trade, Labour Big Issues for Ag in Trump PresidencyUS - The election of Republican candidate Donald Trump as the 45th President of the US could have long-term implications on labour and trade in the food and agriculture sector, according to a...
16 November 2016
US Lamb Exports Edge Higher in MexicoUS - September was another solid month for US red meat exports, with pork, beef and lamb totals well above year-ago levels, according to statistics released by USDA and compiled by the US Meat...
17 October 2016
Livestock Donations Work to Reduce Poverty, Improve DietsUS - Two papers co-written by a pair of University of Illinois experts in agricultural policy and international development point to the wealth of positive effects that direct livestock-transfer...
13 October 2016
New Vaccines Could Help Prevent Sheep InfectionsUS - A newly patented vaccine by Kansas State University researchers could be good news for meat consumers, as well as for cattle and potentially sheep....
07 October 2016
Livestock Farmers Expect Good Long-Term Business ProspectsUS - Farmer sentiment toward the agricultural economy improved slightly in September, according to the latest reading of the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer....
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