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Advanced Animal Diagnotics: Live From NCBA
Advanced Animal Diagnotics: Live From NCBA

Advanced Animal Diagnostics’ QScout® BLD is a rapid, on-farm diagnostics tool providing livestock producers with the information they need to make informed management and treatment decisions.

Beef Quality Assurance Program Injection Site Guidelines
Beef Quality Assurance Program Injection Site Guidelines

In order to reduce the incidence of injection site lesions, injectable products should be administered subcutaneous (SQ)if the label allows.

Selection Indexes Increase Profitability
Selection Indexes Increase Profitability

Producers should create breeding goals that will be profitable while being realistic, consistent, and driven by animal data, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee.

Pfizer Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval: “Now is the Time to Get Vaccinated,” White House Says
Pfizer Vaccine Receives Full FDA Approval: “Now is the Time to Get Vaccinated,” White House Says

Dr. Bechara Choucair, White House vaccination coordinator, joins AgriTalk’s Chip Flory to discuss Full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 years old and older.

NEOGEN: Live From NCBA
NEOGEN: Live From NCBA

NEOGEN provides the most comprehensive range of solutions and services at every step of the food chain.

See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event
See the Agenda for the Aug. 23 Illinois Farm Journal Field Day Event

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! First up is Whiskey Acres, a seed-to-spirit operation.

See the Agenda for the Aug. 25 Mississippi Farm Journal Field Day Event
See the Agenda for the Aug. 25 Mississippi Farm Journal Field Day Event

It’s almost time for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day events! Join Farm Journal on Aug. 25 to get a first-hand look at farming in the Mississippi Delta.

Vytelle: Live From NCBA
Vytelle: Live From NCBA

Live From NCBA - Vytelle

2020 Beef Advocate of the Year Announced
2020 Beef Advocate of the Year Announced

Honoree recognized by Masters of Beef Advocacy program for her role in helping health-conscious consumers embrace beef.

You're Invited to the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days
You're Invited to the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days

Join us for the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days, Aug. 23-27.

Choose Your Farm Journal Field Days Experience
Choose Your Farm Journal Field Days Experience

In 2021, you have the choice to join #FJFieldDays in person or online. Join us at a location near you or login online to find educational content, industry insights and more.

Grade Your Management IQ
Grade Your Management IQ

Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.

Rural Vaccination Rates on the Rise in 19 States as COVID-19 Testing, Cases See Uptick
Rural Vaccination Rates on the Rise in 19 States as COVID-19 Testing, Cases See Uptick

COVID-19 testing and cases are on the rise as the push to get America vaccinated continues. New data shows rural vaccination rates are up in 19 states, while questions remain about the new Delta variant.

Nutritionist Quick Tips on Battling Coccidiosis
Nutritionist Quick Tips on Battling Coccidiosis

At least 13 different coccidial species are known to infect cattle in the U.S. Consider cattle can be infected with several species simultaneously, and suddenly you need help—fast.

See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas
See the 2021 Farm Journal Field Day Agendas

In 2021, you have the choice to join Farm Journal Field Days in person or online.

Anaplasmosis: People, Ticks and Certain Flies
Anaplasmosis: People, Ticks and Certain Flies

Producers may not know they have an anaplasmosis problem until they see dead cows or bulls older than 2-years of age. The disease can be devastating because it targets the older stock.    

Campfires > Combine Fires
Campfires > Combine Fires

Machinery fires are no fun for farmers. Learn how to keep your machinery cool this summer.

Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?
Why Should You Attend the 2021 Farm Journal Field Days?

Farm Journal Field Days is a combination of virtual and live programming to take place Aug. 23–27. Here’s an overview of the fun ahead.

Lawmakers Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas
Lawmakers Address Shortfall of Veterinarians in Rural Areas

Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Sen. Mike Crapo introduced bipartisan legislation to address the shortfall of veterinarians in rural areas.

Crime on the Farm: How to Stay Calm When You Aren’t
Crime on the Farm: How to Stay Calm When You Aren’t

Being the victim of a crime can be a traumatic experience. Whether it’s a break-in at your farm or an animal activist trespassing on your property, John Sancenito says how you respond can make all the difference. 

8 Steps to Take If Your Farm is Vandalized
8 Steps to Take If Your Farm is Vandalized

As a former police detective and terrorism expert, John Sancenito understands that it’s hard for people, especially farmers who have the tendency to be self-reliant, to involve the police when a break-in occurs.

More Than Mycotoxins: Bacteria, Yeast and Other Feed Contaminants Can Affect Animal Health, Producers’ Bottom Lines
More Than Mycotoxins: Bacteria, Yeast and Other Feed Contaminants Can Affect Animal Health, Producers’ Bottom Lines

Dr. John Goeser of Rock River Laboratory hosts feed hygiene webinar as part of a seven-part mycotoxin webinar series on Phibro Academy platform.

Uniform Calves, Consistent Gain
Uniform Calves, Consistent Gain

Time means money in the cattle business. Find out how Kyle Stern gets more bang for his buck by using SYNOVEX® ONE GRASS long-acting implants.

Angus VNR: Shade and Cattle Performance
Angus VNR: Shade and Cattle Performance

To thrive in the environments beef producers have created for them, cattle must have access to basic cattle health and welfare. Among them, the ability to perform natural behaviors.

Lessons Learned Growing Up on a Stocker and Feedlot Operation
Lessons Learned Growing Up on a Stocker and Feedlot Operation

Born and raised on an Idaho feedlot, Justin Lake now manages yearlings on a large Wyoming stocker operation and runs his own Idaho cow/calf operation.

Purdue Report Documents Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries
Purdue Report Documents Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries

Purdue University’s Agricultural Safety and Health Program has released the annual 2020 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities report.

Invest in People Who Value a Good Partner
Invest in People Who Value a Good Partner

Dwight Doffin, longtime manager at Feller & Co Cattle Feeder, Wisner, Nebraska, has seen the feedlot business grow and change over his 30 years working alongside President and CEO Tom Feller.

Data v Myths – Numbers Beat Misconceptions Every Time
Data v Myths – Numbers Beat Misconceptions Every Time

The two biggest myths about the value and performance of implanted calves have been debunked in two highly credible studies comparing real auction market sales and hot carcass weights.

When Your Plate Is Too Full: Tips to Delegate and Manage the Workload
When Your Plate Is Too Full: Tips to Delegate and Manage the Workload

Do you ever feel overwhelmed, overloaded, scattered? Generally, pandemic or not, leaders feel at least a little bit this way all the time, explains leadership coach Marlene Eick. She says the question is, is this ok?

Merck Animal Health Bestows $270,000 in Veterinary Scholarships
Merck Animal Health Bestows $270,000 in Veterinary Scholarships

Merck announces 54 veterinary students from around the world received scholarships through the Merck Animal Health Veterinary Student Scholarship Program. Students pursuing careers will each receive $5,000 scholarships.

Beef 101 Workshop Held For Iowa Students
Beef 101 Workshop Held For Iowa Students

Culinary students from the Iowa Culinary Institute at Des Moines Area Community College learned first-hand about the beef industry at a Beef 101 educational workshop hosted by the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

One Implant, More Pounds
One Implant, More Pounds

More pounds can mean more for your bottom line. Find out how SYNOVEX® ONE GRASS helps South Dakota cattleman Tom Arnesen get heavier, more uniform calves with one trip through the chute.

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Feedyard Consultants to Host Team Growth & Education Workshops

Production Animal Consultation and Midwest PMS will host a series of workshop training events in Kansas and Nebraska during the month of June for feedyard managers and employees.

Reasons Why Strong Calves Start With Spring Vaccinations
Reasons Why Strong Calves Start With Spring Vaccinations

Spring calf vaccinations are the first step in giving calves a strong foundation to meet disease challenges in the future. Especially when it comes to protecting against viral diseases that cause respiratory challenges

Keeping Your Implant Strategy Simply Successful
Keeping Your Implant Strategy Simply Successful

A successful implant program doesn’t have to be complex to get the best return. In fact, with the right products, it can be quite simple. Zoetis experts offer valuable insights and advice.

Angus VNR: Quality is Foremost for Texas Bull Supplier
Angus VNR: Quality is Foremost for Texas Bull Supplier

Before Bodey Langford got into the seedstock business twenty years ago, he was a commercial cattlemen. Even then, there were obvious quality trends.

Strategic Culling Vital During Drought
Strategic Culling Vital During Drought

Many cattle operations will find themselves without enough feedstuffs to maintain their current herd size. Producers have several strategies to manage herds with limited resources, including creating a culling plan.

7 Resources to Keep Close In Case a Crisis Hits
7 Resources to Keep Close In Case a Crisis Hits

When a mental health crisis hits, Shannon Ferrell, Oklahoma State University ag law specialist, outlines seven resources to keep handy in the event you are the first responder to help someone in need someday. 

Starting Stockers: 101
Starting Stockers: 101

Animal husbandry basics set the course for success when starting newly arrived stocker cattle. Pushing the gain button at the start might not be the best way to healthy cattle.

When Stress Goes Beyond Normal 
When Stress Goes Beyond Normal 

It started with a broken baler. The farmer panicked. He had recently lost his brother to cancer and his father to old age. Not to mention he had 2,500 acres to farm, 250 beef cows to attend to and his crop just froze. 

Toxic Grit: Is Our Greatest Strength Our Greatest Weakness on the Farm?
Toxic Grit: Is Our Greatest Strength Our Greatest Weakness on the Farm?

“Suck it up buttercup.” This familiar phrase is one many farmers and ranchers learn early in life: be tough, self-reliant and resilient. But experts say that approach doesn't work when dealing with stress.

Fike Receives Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award
Fike Receives Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award

Dr. Karol Fike, Kansas State University teaching associate professor, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award.

Register Now for 2021 Beef Improvement Federation
Register Now for 2021 Beef Improvement Federation

Registration is now open for the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted in person June 22-25 in Des Moines, Iowa.

HSAs Offer Health Care, Retirement Savings
HSAs Offer Health Care, Retirement Savings

Health insurance coverage and healthcare costs are among the greatest challenges for self-employed Americans, including farmers.

Patience Pays Off When Treating BRD
Patience Pays Off When Treating BRD

To stay on top of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD), producers find patience and persistence are two assets they need in their treatment plans.

Ohio State Fair Will Not Be Open to Public in 2021
Ohio State Fair Will Not Be Open to Public in 2021

The Ohio Expositions Commission announced that the 2021 Ohio State Fair will not be open to the public, and will instead focus on agricultural and educational competitions for exhibitors, their families and guests.

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.

Managing Cows and Calves During Weather Swings
Managing Cows and Calves During Weather Swings

Managing calves through weather swings can be a daunting task. You can help get calves ready for performance success by making sure their mothers are in shape at calving time.

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.

New Calf Care & Quality Assurance Program Launched
New Calf Care & Quality Assurance Program Launched

The U.S. calf-raising sector now has a program to help ensure optimal calf health and welfare via the Calf Care & Quality Assurance (CCQA) program.