All eyes are on Washington, DC this week as a new president is sworn in, and a new government takes power. The new administration will bring many changes both known and unknown – and a big concern for Canada...
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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...
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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...
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2024 has been quite the year. We started the year with record high cattle prices, and what appeared to be the most profitable calf crop in several years. Move into planting season and first cutting hay harvest that went...
On Friday, December 20th USDA NASS released the latest Cattle on Feed report (https://usda.library.cornell.edu/concern/publications/m326m174z?locale=en). December 1st inventory was estimated at 11.98 million, on par with 2023. Placements in November were estimated at 1.80 million, down 4% from 2023 while marketings...
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Dry fall conditions can have cascading effects on grazing systems, particularly in the Northern Great Plains, where rangelands and pastures are critical to livestock production. Reduced fall growth can compromise root reserves, deplete forage supplies, and strain soil and...
The farm equipment market has been anticipating a slowdown over the past year due to falling commodity prices, high operating costs, and lower profits. In response, farms have placed a greater emphasis on their per acre equipment costs with...
