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Anthrax still being reported in North Dakota

Anthrax still being reported in North Dakota

Approximately 170 cattle in the state have died this year from the virus.

Feedlot trends in management and productivity

Feedlot trends in management and productivity

More days on feed means that the resulting feedlot turnover rate has decreased from 2.46 in 2010 to 1.95 currently.

Farm Progress America, December 4, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 4, 2023

Mike Pearson takes a look at the Asian Longhorn tick. A small brown tick was discovered in 2017 on a sheep. Now, we take a look at how fast they can reproduce and how far they can travel.

Research to address antimicrobial resistance in cattle, swine

Research to address antimicrobial resistance in cattle, swine

Studies include tracking antibiotic use across large-scale swine production systems, developing acoustic monitoring for BRD treatment.

Overcome winter herd management challenges

Overcome winter herd management challenges

Live Stream Wednesday December 6 at 1 pm CT - Dr. Sara Linneen of Elanco Animal Health joins us to share advice on overcoming winter herd management challenges.

This Week in Agribusiness, December 2, 2023

This Week in Agribusiness, December 2, 2023

Max Armstrong hosts this week while Mike Pearson reports from the Organic Grower Summit.

Rabobank predicts animal protein production growth will slow

Rabobank predicts animal protein production growth will slow

Poultry and aquaculture set for modest growth as beef, pork and wild catch seafood to contract.

USDA taking comments on trade program

USDA taking comments on trade program

Legislative Watch: RAPP similar to Agricultural Trade Promotion; USDA postpones pork line speeds decision; confirmation hearing for new Rural Development head.

The markets are telling the 2023 story

The markets are telling the 2023 story

The lack of cattle is beginning to impact the marketplace.

Farm Progress America, December 1, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 1, 2023

Mike Pearson takes a look at bird flu, how wild birds are adapting and whether producers can expect the illness to not be a danger