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U.S. lost 142,000 farms according to ag census

U.S. lost 142,000 farms according to ag census

Vilsack concerned about future of agriculture and food production.

Farm Progress America, February 14, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 14, 2024

Mike Pearson tells listeners about an update from Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip on the long running dispute between Mexico and the USA over GMO corn.

Planned and impulse heifer breeding

Planned and impulse heifer breeding

Planned heifer breeding decreased to a record low level (data back to 2001), impulse breeding of heifers increased sharply in 2023.

Agridime Ponzi scheme case progressing

Agridime Ponzi scheme case progressing

New retail meat entity approved as asset assessment continues.

California evaluating wolf-livestock compensation pilot program

California evaluating wolf-livestock compensation pilot program

California Cattlemen’s Association “incredibly concerned” about rise of livestock depredations.

Farm Progress America, February 13, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 13, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a court decision last week that revoked the registration of dicamba for cotton and soybeans.

Getting your beef cattle one step ahead this spring

Getting your beef cattle one step ahead this spring

Good animal husbandry paired with vaccination and parasite management can help producers keep their animals and operations healthy.

Performance of beef x Holstein steers superior to straight-bred Holsteins

Performance of beef x Holstein steers superior to straight-bred Holsteins

Study proves using beef sires on dairy dams improves feed efficiency, carcass yield and overall value.

BioZyme launches new line of VitaFerm cattle mineral for all seasons

BioZyme launches new line of VitaFerm cattle mineral for all seasons

VitaFerm ONE meets or exceeds the nutrient requirements throughout the production cycle.

Scientists work to develop feed additives for healthy cattle, environment

Scientists work to develop feed additives for healthy cattle, environment

University collaboration aims to reduce the amount of methane emissions produced by grass-fed beef cattle.