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USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

Dr. Aspen Workman has been honored with the 2023 Arthur S. Flemming Award in Applied Science and Engineering.

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

Nebraska company’s smart ear tags predict disease and significantly reduce mortality, sparing animals and reducing methane emissions.

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security.

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

MU Extension has resources to help producers understand marketing and planning needs.

Siouxland Feedlot Forum to provide key insights on feedlot nutrition and management

Siouxland Feedlot Forum to provide key insights on feedlot nutrition and management

Cattle producers will have the opportunity to gain timely, educational information on feedlot nutrition and management strategies at the inaugural Siouxland Feedlot Forum.

New publication shares survey data from beef x dairy raisers and feedlot operators

New publication shares survey data from beef x dairy raisers and feedlot operators

An Iowa Beef Center-led study focused on the link between beef on dairy (BXD) calf raisers and ranches, and producers finishing BXD calves.

Nebraska researchers contribute to study on cover crops in livestock operations

Nebraska researchers contribute to study on cover crops in livestock operations

According to a new USDA Economic Research Service report, integrating cover crops into livestock operations presents substantial opportunities for economic and environmental benefits.

Farm Progress America, June 11, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 11, 2024

Mike Pearson talks about the solar storms this spring and how they disrupted the GPS systems in tractors and planters causing damage.

Producers and consumers are responsible for food safety

Producers and consumers are responsible for food safety

According to three USDA studies, the beef supply is safe.

Liver abnormalities lead to decreased cattle performance and lost monetary value

Liver abnormalities lead to decreased cattle performance and lost monetary value

Liver abscesses in cattle reduce productivity and result in losses for the fed-beef industry. A recent issue from Applied Animal Science touches on recent research focused on understanding and preventing this costly disease.