Can a rancher, feedlot or dairy legally shoot down a drone flying over its operation? University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Wayne Woldt answers.

According to USDA’s Agricultural Projection to 2024 report, released Feb. 11, the livestock sector should see lower feed costs, stronger returns and incentives for increasing production.

Cull cows have been somewhat overlooked in the grand scheme of beef production. While seen mostly as walking hamburger, cull cows are contributors in other ways.

Ireland says the United States will permit imports of beef from the country — the first European Union state allowed to resume sales since the mad cow disease scare over 15 years ago.

The marked increase in sales of beef genetics to dairy herds is attributed to technological advances, tight beef supplies and record low beef cattle numbers.

BIVI will pick up the $25-$50 certification fee for beef or dairy producers who are interested in becoming certified or recertified under the Beef Quality Assurance program.