Chelsey Erdmann openly admits that she is not mechanically inclined and likes the business side of farming and ranching better in this week’s podcast episode.
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.
Producers should create breeding goals that will be profitable while being realistic, consistent, and driven by animal data, says Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee.
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.
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.
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Strategic management for your business is about anticipating, adapting to, driving and capitalizing on change, says Danny Klinefelter, Texas A&M University professor emeritus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Dr. Karol Fike, Kansas State University teaching associate professor, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award.
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.
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.
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 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.