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From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma

From pasture to production — a solution made in Oklahoma

When an Oklahoma rancher found his cattle overturning protein tubs for the third time in a week, he didn’t just fix the problem — he invented a solution.

Mild weather moves in across Corn Belt

Mild weather moves in across Corn Belt

Jan. 13 weather update: Windy, mild weather for most areas. Colder air arriving in the northern Plains. Precipitation will be limited.

USDA names new APHIS leadership

USDA names new APHIS leadership

Agency committed to continuity of service as Administrator Michael Watson and Chief Veterinary Officer Rosemary Sifford retire.

First-ever Iowa Farm Act aims to strengthen state’s ag sector

First-ever Iowa Farm Act aims to strengthen state’s ag sector

Biosecurity measures include safeguarding producer confidentiality during a foreign animal disease outbreak to encourage early reporting, rapid response.

Feeding 20/20 or 24/24 milk replacers to dairy x beef cross bred calves

Feeding 20/20 or 24/24 milk replacers to dairy x beef cross bred calves

LIVE STREAM TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 AT 1 PM CT - Dr. Al Kertz explores the impact of feeding more crude protein in a milk replacer and what that means for starter intake and daily gain in dairy x beef calves.

Watching for neosporosis

Watching for neosporosis

Renewed interest is emerging over this parasitic disease that’s pestered the dairy industry for decades.

What’s your plan for 2026?

What’s your plan for 2026?

Market signals encourage increased calf production as beef cow inventories hit multi-decade lows with strong demand supporting elevated prices.

Farm Progress America, January 8, 2026

Farm Progress America, January 8, 2026

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the House passed a bill to remove Gray Wolves from the endangered species list.

Early-January weather generally mild, tranquil

Early-January weather generally mild, tranquil

Jan. 7, 2026, weather update: Precipitation ends across Corn Belt; a more active pattern resumes later in the week.

ARS identifies way to reduce antibiotic use in feedlot cattle

ARS identifies way to reduce antibiotic use in feedlot cattle

Researchers evaluate effects of administering a metaphylaxis dose to 100%, 66%, 33% or 0% of high-risk beef cattle as they enter feedlot.