Source: Olds College In beef cattle production, feed costs constitute a substantial portion of expenses accounting for up to 70 per cent of the total operational costs. This can significantly impact a farmer's bottom line. As feed costs fluctuate with...

Source: Government of Alberta “The proportion of female (heifer and cow) cattle slaughter relative to total cattle slaughter has increased,” says Ann Boyda, provincial livestock market analyst with the Alberta government. “A greater share of females going to slaughter makes...

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada B.C. farmers looking to grow their businesses in the face of rising costs are getting support for accessing new technologies from items such as robotic and automated equipment, farm management software and digital sensors, which...

Source: American Angus Association news release The American Angus Association concluded a successful fiscal year, filled with industry-leading advances, reflection on the breed's U.S. history and camaraderie among its membership. As a whole, 2023 marked the ninth-consecutive year of more...

Source: South Dakota State University, Christina Bakker Additional Authors: Amanda Blair, Ken Olson A study conducted by SDSU researchers evaluated the impact additive combinations of growth-promotant technologies can have on beef carcass characteristics and tenderness. This study evaluated four combinations of growth-promoting...

Source: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The cow-calf industry is characterized by a unique combination of variation and tradition. Wide variety is found in the breeds, people and scale of operations involved. Tradition is firmly rooted in...

Source: Alberta Beef Producers PROJECT NO.: 0009-020 RESEARCH INSTITUTION: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Lethbridge Research Station LEAD RESEARCHER: Dr. Darryl Gibb Background: Vitamin A is involved in many biological processes. Cattle cannot manufacture vitamin A themselves, so it must come from the...

Source: Beef Cattle Research Council, www.BeefResearch.ca In beef production, genetics play a critical role in management and profitability. However, knowing whether you’re on the right track can be challenging. Compared to other livestock species, beef cattle have a long gestation period....

Source: Government of Alberta Feed barley prices have been slipping lower despite the dry conditions across much of Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan. “Barley is the feed grain of choice for most Alberta cattle feeders,” says Neil Blue, provincial crops market analyst...

Source: USDA by Russell Knight, Hannah Taylor, William Hahn, Angel Terán, Mildred Haley, Grace Grossen, and Adriana Valcu-Lisman The Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook for November 2023 analyzes economic impacts of month-to-month changes in USDA’s “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates”...

Cattle Chat podcast K-State cattle nutritionist explains how corn stalk bales can be a feed resource By Lisa Moser, K-State Research and Extension news service When eating a salad, imagine how it might taste if all there was to eat were the...

Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $25 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to expand production capacity and boost energy efficiency in the agriculture and food sector. Through the...

Source: University of Minnesota Extension Quick facts Forage sampling is important to maximize forage utilization and animal performance. Ideally forages should be sampled soon after harvest as well as prior to feeding. Visual assessments should be used along with forage...

Source: USDA The U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced an investment of $27.9 million across 45 organizations that teach and train beginning farmers and ranchers, including programs for U.S. veterans who are entering into agricultural...

Source: University of Kentucky, Darrh Bullock Summary: Reproduction is typically a lowly heritable trait, but there are genetic practices that can help improve reproduction rates. Introduction Reproduction has a great impact on the profitability of beef cattle producers and is therefore an important consideration...