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FFA Chapter Tribute: Nick Bush, Rossville, Ind. FFA

FFA Chapter Tribute: Nick Bush, Rossville, Ind. FFA

Mike Pearson talks with Nick Bush from the Rossville, Ind. FFA about why the organization is important and where his future his headed.

Rhoden signs South Dakota bill blocking public funding for lab-grown meat

Rhoden signs South Dakota bill blocking public funding for lab-grown meat

At least 14 states have proposed legislation relating to the labeling or banning of alternative proteins in the 2025 legislative session.

Hungary confirms first case of foot-and-mouth disease in 50 years

Hungary confirms first case of foot-and-mouth disease in 50 years

The 1,400 head of cattle near the Slovakian border showed classic FMD symptoms at the beginning of March.

Dual-Force First Defense® colostral antibodies for calf scours prevention achieves OMRI listing

Dual-Force First Defense® colostral antibodies for calf scours prevention achieves OMRI listing

Dual-Force First Defense® scours prevention product is now Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Listed® per Canadian Organic Standards.

Bob Bellows cattle research pioneer passes

Bob Bellows cattle research pioneer passes

Dr. Bob Bellows was a beef cattle research physiologist at the USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Station in Miles City, MT for 40 years.

Nebraska Extension offers second course on Calculating Annual Cow Costs

Nebraska Extension offers second course on Calculating Annual Cow Costs

The Nebraska Extension will host another “Calculating Annual Cow Costs” webinar course on March 24, 27, and 31.

Fed cattle prices dip as futures slump and slaughter trends shift

Fed cattle prices dip as futures slump and slaughter trends shift

Fed cattle prices weakened last week as futures dropped and slaughter patterns shifted, potentially allowing packers to purchase cattle at reduced prices.

Farm Progress America, March 6, 2025

Farm Progress America, March 6, 2025

Mike Pearson tells us how months of legal wrangling has ended, and the Corporate Transparency Act will go into effect March 21.

PLC Secretary testifies on reducing Endangered Species Act burdens in House hearing

PLC Secretary testifies on reducing Endangered Species Act burdens in House hearing

PLC Secretary and Colorado grazing permittee, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee about the burdens livestock producers face when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service creates experimental populations under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act.

U.S. pork, beef exports accounted for $2.24B in market value to corn, $1.12B to soybeans

U.S. pork, beef exports accounted for $2.24B in market value to corn, $1.12B to soybeans

Corn and soybean growers support the promotion of U.S. pork, beef and lamb by investing a portion of their checkoff dollars in market development efforts.