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Multi-institutional bovine viral transmission study underway

Multi-institutional bovine viral transmission study underway

U.S., U.K. scientists aim to better understand how management contributes to transmission of bovine coronavirus.

Farm Progress America, February 8, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 8, 2024

Mike Pearson tells us about one partnership in the Climate Smart Commodity grant that is showing great potential for rice growers.

Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

Weakened commodity prices cast a shadow on farmer sentiment

Producers expressed a more pessimistic perspective about their current situation and future prospects.

Cargill expands in Northeast with purchase of two meat plants

Cargill expands in Northeast with purchase of two meat plants

Investment supports production and distribution of supermarket case-ready beef and pork.

Dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in feedyards

Dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in feedyards

Muddy conditions affect maintenance requirements in cattle.

Managing wellness to mitigate BRD

Managing wellness to mitigate BRD

Does it make more sense to focus on managing wellness rather than current animal health practices when it comes to sickness?

This Week in Agribusiness, February 3, 2024

This Week in Agribusiness, February 3, 2024

Mike Pearson is talking biodiesel, ag financing, precision technology and of course, markets and a weather.

Financial sentiment still weighing heavy on protein purchases

Financial sentiment still weighing heavy on protein purchases

Educational opportunity remains on pork color, beef quality grade.

Trace minerals and improved animal health performance

Trace minerals and improved animal health performance

Dr. Alex Thompson of Zinpro fills us in on the importance of trace minerals to beef cattle production.

Colorado Premium opens new sous vide processing plant

Colorado Premium opens new sous vide processing plant

Company's third processing facility is its first to specialize in fully-cooked sous vide proteins.