Feed efficiency in beef cattle
Find out more about the concept of Residual Feed Intake. Feed is a major cost input for all segments of the beef production chain. Feed efficiency is always a primary determinant of profitability, but...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 6, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insight from a report looking at the global dairy industry. Max Armstrong reports on the growing demand for milk. Max shares insights from USDA's Economic Research Service showing...
View ArticleCounty farm bureaus, Farmers Union look at federal dairy policy plans
Meetings in western Wisconsin highlight Dairy Together’s revitalization plan, which aligns production with demand. Looking ahead to the 2023 Farm Bill, some western Wisconsin dairy farmers hope to see...
View ArticleCattlemen... There's an app for that
Check out the apps list and find one that fits your farm business. The number of apps available to producers has exploded in the last decade, making tasks such as calculating tank mixes, identifying...
View ArticleHow much copper does a cow need?
Do you know where you stand with your supplementation program? Copper (Cu) deficiency in cow/calf herds has been associated with increased rates of diarrhea and reduced calf growth. Forages do not...
View ArticleGMOs, Canadian dairy access in USMCA crosshairs
Vilsack urges Mexico to abide by biotech agreements, dairy groups push for Canadian trade compliance. Two major thorns in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada relationship continue to worry U.S. agricultural...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 7, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on the challenge European farmers are facing in light of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Max Armstrong looks at the worry over food insecurity including the four F's – fuel,...
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April Web Series from FarmProgress365
April Web Series: Crop Marketing Strategies Three Interactive Events with Industry ExpertsPresentersOur panel of presenters is ready to answer all your burning questions about grain marketing and...
View ArticleBe prepared to assist during calving: Part II
6 best practices on safely pulling a calf. He only called when there was trouble, and just as I had guessed, he had a heifer trying to calve out at pasture, and “Things just aren’t good, doc.” When I...
View ArticleManaging replacement heifers: Reproductive tract scoring
RTS-- Reproductive tract scoring can tell you a lot about a cow. Another management tool available to producers currently making selection decisions on yearling heifers is Reproductive Tract Scoring...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on equipment part shortages, the high demand for manure, U.S. sunflower acres and more. Did you miss some agricultural news this week? No need to worry – here are some of the week’s top...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 8, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on an issue of growing concern in the country – counterfeit opiate pills. Max Armstrong shares insight on the challenges of drugs in urban and rural areas. Max shares insight...
View ArticleWhat is your marketing psychology?
Where your mindset is today can impact your market success. There is an overabundance of things to write about this week. Sometimes the hardest part of writing this column is to narrow it down. There...
View ArticleFFA Chapter Tribute: Emily Martindale
Mike salutes Emily Martindale, Nebraska State FFA Vice President. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week is joined by Emily Martindale, Nebraska State FFA...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, April 9, 2022
Ongoing drought in the west, markets, agriculture aviation and more. Allison Rivera, Executive Director, Government Affairs-NCBA joins Mike Pearson to discuss the changes in policy regarding livestock...
View ArticleLivestock auction investments allowed under A-PLUS bill
Bipartisan House bill permits livestock auction market owners to own or invest in small and regional packers. The administration, Congress and the livestock industry agree there is a need for...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 11, 2022
Max Armstrong shares insight on the commodity based checkoff programs at work in the U.S. Max Armstrong looks at the producer funded checkoff programs and how they work to promote products, develop...
View ArticleWhat's your new crop marketing strategy?
Three Farm Progress 365 seasonal sessions dig in on key issues of risk management with live insights. The Farm Progress 365 platform is an innovative way farmers can keep up on hot topics impacting...
View ArticleEPA to collaborate with ag on reducing nutrient pollution
New memo reaffirms EPA’s commitment to working with ag community to reduce excess nutrient runoff. In a new policy memorandum on Accelerating Nutrient Pollution Reductions in the Nation’s Waters...
View ArticleGlobal beef update: Exporters
Beef exports to the United States increased by 131 percent in 2021. In recent weeks, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service has posted numerous country reports from beef producing, consuming and...
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