Source: Government of Saskatchewan Producers who intend to grow winter wheat should consider the undertaking as part of the whole farm operation and not in isolation. Several management decisions and operations should be considered, including: Get organized: Start preparing for...

A pioneering study by the University of California, Davis, has found that feeding grazing beef cattle a pelletized seaweed supplement can reduce methane emissions by nearly 40%, marking a significant step toward sustainable cattle farming. This is the first...

Source: CattleUSA Insurance news release CattleUSA Insurance proudly announces its launch, with a focus on simplicity and expert guidance. CattleUSA Insurance empowers agricultural producers to stabilize cash flow, safeguard their legacy, and focus on growing their business through risk management...

Creep feeding and creep grazing are supplemental nutrition strategies for nursing beef calves, each offering distinct benefits and considerations depending on management goals, forage quality, and market conditions. Key Highlights Creep Feeding: Practice: Supplements calves with feed via self-feeders or...

Source: Zoetis news release Zoetis announced it has entered a collaboration with Colorado State University's AgNext to advance research in sustainable animal production. Together, Zoetis and AgNext are poised to shape the future and set new standards for sustainable management...

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Source: Oklahoma State University Research has shown that the young calf is the most at risk for vitamin A deficiency in cow-calf systems. Vitamin A plays several important roles in the body, one of which is immune function. Marginal deficiencies...

Source: National Farm Animal Care Council, Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle, Appendix C The basis of a cow–calf enterprise is a healthy cow with a healthy nursing calf. Knowing when and how to help...

by: Alfredo DiCostanzo, Nebraska Extension Educator As another winter sets in, cattle producers are reviewing strategies to manage yards during impending cold and wet conditions.  Although one could write volumes regarding how cattle cope with cold temperatures, suffice it to say that...

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is transforming beef production with cutting-edge research aimed at creating more efficient and sustainable cattle herds. Led by Dr. Mika Asai-Coakwell, a professor in Animal and Poultry Science, the project focuses on identifying genetic...

The recently announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia, formalized during the Team Canada Trade Mission, marks a significant milestone for Canada’s agricultural sector, particularly for its 60,000 beef producers. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed during the mission...

Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) hailed the issuance of a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Corporate Transparency Act from being enforced on January 1, 2025. This ruling from the U.S. District Court...

dsm-firmenich’s Animal Nutrition & Health division has partnered with Format Solutions, a leading provider of feed formulation and ERP software, to address the environmental impact of animal feed production. The collaboration integrates Format Solutions’ software with Sustell™, a sophisticated...

Source: USDA news release The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as "Sell...

The U.S. beef industry is constantly evolving, with producers striving for maximum efficiency and high product quality. Since 1991, the average beef hot carcass weight (abbreviated as HCW) has increased from approximately 760 pounds to just shy of 900...