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Multi-disciplinary project aims to predict stress in cattle

Multi-disciplinary project aims to predict stress in cattle

Moderate-growth, high-growth cattle to be studied under same conditions to determine if stress affects them differently.

Farm Progress America, November 2, 2023

Farm Progress America, November 2, 2023

Mike Pearson takes a look at the ongoing strike on the St. Lawrence Seaway. In 2023, 2.1 million tons of ag products were moved along the seaway, this year a strike has stopped the movement. It's the first strike by lock workers since 1968. Workers from 13 locks have walked off the job.

Beef Improvement Federation panel shares on-farm innovation ideas

Beef Improvement Federation panel shares on-farm innovation ideas

Operations share innovative marketing, outreach and production practices.

Supplementation options when wheat pasture is short

Supplementation options when wheat pasture is short

Most wheat grazing areas did not get adequate enough rains recently.

Agriservice professionals play important role in suicide prevention

Agriservice professionals play important role in suicide prevention

Support for farmers starts with the relationships they already have.

Iowa State cow-calf meetings to address important issues

Iowa State cow-calf meetings to address important issues

Discussion topics will include nutrition, health and marketing.

New beef-on-dairy resources available from Iowa Beef Center

New beef-on-dairy resources available from Iowa Beef Center

Three-part project includes creation of web resource library on current beef-on-dairy information.

Higher inputs and interest rates impacting cow costs

Higher inputs and interest rates impacting cow costs

Now is a good time for spring calving herds to analyze the budget.

Minerals matter: Selecting the right program

Minerals matter: Selecting the right program

Cattle mineral requirements fluctuate with growth and stage of production.

Republican Reps urge Speaker to pass farm bill

Republican Reps urge Speaker to pass farm bill

More than 60 lawmakers sign open letter to Johnson.