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New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns
New Regulation: Dairy Cattle Entry into Nebraska Now Requires Permit Amid HPAI Bird Flu Concerns

In an effort to increase its biosecurity measures against HPAI, also known as bird flu, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture has issued a 30 day restriction on the importation of dairy cattle.

Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy
Rare Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed. Officials Believe it Began on Texas Dairy

The Texas Department of State Health Services reports that a human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Texas and identified in a person who had direct exposure to dairy cattle presumed to be infected with the disease.

New Methane Digester Complete at Tri-Cross Dairy, Begins Supplying RNG
New Methane Digester Complete at Tri-Cross Dairy, Begins Supplying RNG

Tri-Cross Dairy has recently completed a new renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility with Clean Energy and is expected to supply 1 million gallons of negative carbon-intensity RNG annually.

Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information
Beef-on-Dairy: Why Feedlots Crave This Important Information

As beef-on-dairy animals within the feedlot system continue to rise, feedlots are craving two key pieces of information to help ensure these crossbred cattle thrive.

3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024
3 Leadership Trends You Need to Adopt in 2024

For long-term success, farm leaders should regularly assess the landscape of their operation and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024
Prevent Quitting: Keep Employees Top of Mind in 2024

These 10 steps can help keep your employees from walking away.

Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Help Meet Climate Goals, Farmers Push Back
Ireland Proposes Culling 200,000 Cows to Help Meet Climate Goals, Farmers Push Back

Ireland's Agriculture Minister has been looking into various ways to reduce methane emissions, including culling 200,000 cows over the next three years.

Over-The-Counter Livestock Antibiotics Officially a Thing of the Past
Over-The-Counter Livestock Antibiotics Officially a Thing of the Past

Starting on June 11, over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels.

What Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?
What Antibiotics Will No Longer be Available OTC?

On June 11, 2023, the following antibiotics will no longer be available for purchase over-the-counter.

Here’s Why Cows Produce Less Colostrum During the Fall and Winter
Here’s Why Cows Produce Less Colostrum During the Fall and Winter

Have you ever noticed that cows who calve during the fall and winter months tend to produce less colostrum than their herd mates who calved during the spring and summer? Here's why.

Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Are Going Away: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Ranch
Over-the-Counter Antibiotics Are Going Away: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Ranch

On June 11, 2023, over-the-counter antibiotics will no longer be available through traditional retail channels. Instead, these antibiotics will now require a prescription from a licensed veterinarian.

7 Tips to Help Reduce Stress During a Busy Season
7 Tips to Help Reduce Stress During a Busy Season

With busy season ramping up for farmers across the country, now’s a good time to revisit some strategies to help manage stress as your workload picks up.

6 Tips to Keep Farm Employees Safe When Temps Rise
6 Tips to Keep Farm Employees Safe When Temps Rise

These scorching summer temps are not only taking a toll on crops and livestock, but farm employees as well.

Today is No ‘Udder” Day – It’s Cow Appreciation Day!
Today is No ‘Udder” Day – It’s Cow Appreciation Day!

While both beef and dairy farmers appreciate their animals each and every day, the second Tuesday in July serves as a day of national recognition.

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Is ‘Tornado Alley’ Expanding East?

Science suggests "Tornado Alley" may be expanding

Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims
Oatly Ads Banned in UK for ‘Misleading’ Environmental Claims

The popular plant-based beverage, Oatly, has recently been told to not repeat some of its 'misleading' advertisements in the United Kingdom.

Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees
Don’t Play Favorites with Your Farm Employees

Here are five bad habits to break to be a better farm leader.

Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End
Prep Your Farm Business for the Year’s End

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season hastily approaching, now is the time to look over business details to help make your transition into the new year much smoother.

Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records
Here’s What You Need to Document on Drug Treatment Records

If you or an employee treats an animal with a drug, it’s important to keep adequate and updated treatment records.

The Road to Becoming a Better Manager
The Road to Becoming a Better Manager

While the road to becoming a better manager isn’t any easy one, there are a few steps you can take to not only improve your work performance, but your team’s performance as well.

Here's a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’
Here's a Sign Your Management Team Isn’t On It’s ‘A Game’

Utilizing an effective management team can help you. As the owner or leader of your business, spend less time on the non-urgent and non-important tasks or duties that pop up every day.

Bouncing Back from Failure
Bouncing Back from Failure

Failure is a part of life, but how we bounce back from it determines how successful we will become.

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Is Solar Energy an Option for Your Farm?

Solar energy falls into the renewable energy category, and its growth has skyrocketed over the last few decades due to lower installation costs and consumer demand for more sustainable energy.

Merck to Help Produce COVID-19 Vaccine, Won’t Impact Livestock Sector
Merck to Help Produce COVID-19 Vaccine, Won’t Impact Livestock Sector

Merck will start manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine in its human manufacturing facilities later this month.

The 5 Steps for A.I. Success
The 5 Steps for A.I. Success

There’s no bull about it, artificial insemination has come a long way since its first use in dairy cattle during the late 1930s. While the technology has vastly changed, the basic principles still remain.

Care Personally, Challenge Directly
Care Personally, Challenge Directly

Individual investment leads to whole farm success.

If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.
The Battle of Burnout on the Farm

If your workload on the farm is starting to reach its breaking point, you may be experiencing burnout.

“Biosecurity only works if everyone follows the protocols.”
7 Steps to Create a Biosecurity Plan

Putting biosecurity protocols in place can help reduce the risk of disease being transferred to not only livestock, but to humans as well.

Loose Bull Put Down by Police After Attacking Owner and Vehicles

Charging officers and mounting a moving vehicle, a bull in Sparta, New Jersey was put down by police after it attacked and seriously injured its owner.

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Louisiana Family Charged With Stealing $1 Million in Cattle

Targeting four Louisiana livestock markets, family placed in jail on six counts of livestock theft.