Fusarium mold thrives in cool, humid conditions—temperatures of 69°F or lower and relative humidity above 70%. Among Fusarium species, Fusarium graminearum is notably responsible for producing vomitoxin, also known as deoxynivalenol (DON), and is a leading cause of gibberella...

Source: CCA The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is extremely disappointed by President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting a 25% tariff on all products imported into the United States from Canada, to take effect on February 1. We will be working with...

Introduction (Photo: Madison Kovarna, SDSU Extension) Minerals are an important piece to the cattle herd nutrition puzzle. Supplementation method is important to examine, as mineral supplementation is another cost in maintaining a herd. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of pre-made...

Source: USDA Comparing Annual Inflation Rates in 2023 and 2024 The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual Consumer Price Index, CPI, for 2024 on January 15, 2025. The chart below compares inflation rates in 2023 and 2024...

Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Dempster M. Christenson, research technician and graduate student Jordan M. Thomas, assistant professor, Animal Science (University of Missouri) Daniel J. Kelly, producer, Sutherland, NE Rick N. Funston, full professor, animal science, West Central Research and Extension Center, North Platte,...

Brazil, the world’s leading exporter of beef and chicken, is on track to set new records in meat exports for 2025, according to industry forecasts. The optimism comes on the heels of robust trade data for 2024, coupled with...

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) emphasizes the importance of safeguarding animals from extreme temperatures, particularly during transportation in winter. Everyone involved in handling, transporting, or receiving animals must comply with legal obligations to ensure animals are not subjected...

Source: FCC As we start the new year amid new challenges, including slowing population growth and potential trade barriers, here are our top charts to help make sense of the economic environment for the agriculture and agri-food sector, from producers...

A few years ago, I used to smile a little when my wife complained that our house was too cold at 64°. Now I find myself sneaking over to the thermostat and bumping it up a couple degrees. It is easy...

For beef producers, one of the top goals is to achieve a 95% calf crop within a 45–65-day calving period while keeping costs low and weaning weights high. Proper bull selection, care, and performance checks are key to reaching...

Source: Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) The over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Canadian Cattle Association and Grain Growers of Canada are calling on the Government of Canada to reverse its decision to administer the...

Farming is inherently stressful, and poorly managed stress can have serious consequences, including physical harm and emotional exhaustion. While some years bring manageable challenges, others present seemingly insurmountable obstacles such as drought, floods, fires, and disease. These stressors compound...

Source: USDA Beef/Cattle: Based on preliminary December slaughter data, expected fourth-quarter 2024 production has been lowered from last month, bringing the annual total to 26.985 billion pounds. The beef production forecast in 2025 has been raised to 25.790 billion pounds...

Source: Oklahoma State University Weaning marks a pivotal moment in the life of a beef calf, but it's also one of the most stressful. At 6 to 8 months, beef calves undergo a series of stressors including separation from their dam,...