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Picking the right hybrid for corn silage requires different criteria than for hybrids for grain silage. Learn how to make the best choice for your acres.
Influencing the situation to get the right microbes to dominate at the right time is the difference between quality silage and compost.
Volatility throughout 2020 creates a difficult challenge to assess the current cattle cycle and longer-term herd dynamics. Here’s a glimpse of the data a month prior to USDA’s annual inventory report.
Tyson Foods notified the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday it was filing corrected financial results after an internal review found “misappropriation of company funds” by one of its beef suppliers.
Several cases of rabies in cattle, including dairy and beef animals, have been reported this year.
Wehner developed the first Gelbvieh herd at Truman State University, and his own fullblood Gelbvieh herd. The AGA Hall of Fame recognizes him for lasting contributions to the growth and development of the breed.
All packers were active players in all regions in the days leading up to the Christmas weekend and prices rallied $2 per cwt. accordingly. Feeders reported good clean-up throughout the region.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit rejected the Meat Institute’s challenge to California’s 2018 ballot initiative that imposes new standards for animal housing.
Negotiated cash fed cattle traded $2 higher in the South during the holiday-shortened week. Futures markets appear supportive and asking prices will be higher in the days before New Year’s.
Top Dollar Angus Inc. has announced Nathan Smith as its new general manager. Originally from Pratt, KS, Smith now resides in Colorado and maintains a small cow-calf herd.
The Meat Institute has joined with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union in asking governors from all 50 states to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline meat and poultry workers.
The Iowa Beef Industry Council annually recognizes outstanding beef producers for high-quality animal care and handling principles as part of their day-to-day operations through Beef Quality Assurance.
Determining the nutrient content of forages and other feeds through laboratory analysis is the best way to design a nutrition program that meets livestock requirements.
Before the hustle and bustle of the spring calving season, now is a good time to put together the supplies and equipment that will be needed to assist heifers and cows that need help at calving time.
Disruptions to the beef industry from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely linger into 2021, but the result may not be all bad for producers, Don Close, animal protein analyst at Rabo AgriFinance told AgriTalk.
The coronavirus aid package approved by Congress overnight Monday provides $13 billion in ag funding, much of it destined for sectors left out of previous aid packages.
“The early part of the year should look very different than the latter, but in total, economic growth is estimated to be about 4%, following a retreat of roughly 4% in 2020,” says Dan Kowalski.
USDA announced its intent to have primary oversight over gene-edited livestock. Secretary Perdue said this would be a significant step in modernizing regulations of agricultural animals produced by genetic engineering.
Flow of cattle through feedlots should begin to show more consistent tightening in 2021. The beef cowherd was at a peak in January 2019 and led to a 2019 calf crop that was down 0.7 percent from the 2018 peak calf crop.
Have you ever wondered how Santa’s reindeer can make that monumental journey on Christmas Eve? Here are some key facts that may help us understand how they get Ole St. Nick on his appointed rounds.
Join Robert Fulton, DVM, PhD, Oklahoma State University, as he shares findings from several studies that clarify the most predominant subtype of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV).
Gain insight into how effective intranasal vaccines work, while also learning the key differences between them.
Applications are open until January 31, 2021 for students pursuing a degree in meat science, animal science, economics, marketing, business, communications or other beef-related fields.
Resistance to disease is greatly dependent on antibodies or immunoglobulins. Passive immunity gives temporary protection by transfer of certain immune substances from resistant individuals.
Results of the fifth annual American Gelbvieh Foundation Steer Challenge and Scale and Rail Sire-Identified Carcass Contest have been finalized. Producers from Iowa and Nebraska took home top honors.
“Great.” It’s a word we throw around casually, but it carries a lot of weight when you stop and think about it.
Central Idaho’s Y-3 Ranch consists of 2,375-deeded acres supporting 350 breeding cows annually. The ranch is insulated by large, private ranches and undeveloped BLM and state lands, offering seclusion and privacy.
Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. hosted a virtual “Roast and Toast” food influencer holiday event teaching a select group of food influencers how to cook the perfect Prime Rib Roast.
Heura, Europe’s fastest-growing plant-based meat brand, has withdrawn a provocative advertising campaign following legal action from the meat industry.
Tyson Foods Inc said on Wednesday it had fired seven managers at an Iowa pork plant after investigating allegations that they took bets on how many employees would catch COVID-19.