The National Corn Growers Association’s Economic Update reported on everything from trends to challenges, opportunities, and market conditions in U.S. agriculture. The rapid 2024 harvest gives farmers an edge on any fall field preparations and more time to finalize...
As Americans prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, shoppers are pleased with the state of turkey prices at the grocery store. That’s USDA economist Michael McConnell who says that despite affordable prices at the store, the news is not as good for turkey producers who are...
As winter fades, cattle yards become messy and muddy. Winter's last-minute wreckage may not threaten an animal's outward appearance. However, it poses serious threat to inward functions.An animal health organization offers tips on how to protect cattle from bad...
The cold, winter months not only take a toll on us, but livestock as well.An animal health experts offers tips on how to help your herd through winter.His tips neither require loads of money nor sacrificing desirable attributes.Elanco unveiled Rumensin? over 40 years...
In some ways, humans are similar to lice. We both despise winter weather and retreat to the warmest person, place or thing during the cold, winter months. Lice naturally seek fur, hair and hide for temporary comfort and warmth, while humans seek a warm, fuzzy blanket...
It?s hard to believe spring will soon be upon us. We often associate spring with creation and growth. Flowers blossom, robins return and calving commences. A technical services veterinarian offers a few tips to obtain the most out of spring calves.Midwesterners will...
Ridley Block Operations, a branch of Alltech, is encouraging cattle producers to replace inorganic trace minerals with organic trace minerals. Mark Robbins serves as director of research and nutrition services for Ridley Block Operations. Robbins says Ridley Block...
Farming/ranching comes with its fair share of ups and downs.The American Hereford Association members weathered some lows in 2018, but overall, came out on top. An American Hereford Association representative reflects on this past year and looks forward to what is yet...
Product resistance seems to be more apparent in the agriculture industry. A veterinarian talks about resistance to dewormers and offers suggestions for cattle producers tackling parasites. Merck Animal Health continues its 15+ years worth of research into parasites....
Calves can easily contract respiratory diseases, especially during winter months. A professional services veterinarian discusses the steps to protect calves.Studies indicate respiratory disease is the number one cause of illness in cattle over three to four weeks of...
