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After drought, managing calf and cow health is critical

After drought, managing calf and cow health is critical

Drought can impact not only cows but also newborn calves, particularly if born under wet conditions, as noted by Jess Hinrichs, DVM, of Zoetis beef technical services in Sutton, Nebraska.

Dan Halstrom of USMEF joins Mike Pearson to discuss meat exports

Dan Halstrom of USMEF joins Mike Pearson to discuss meat exports

This Week in Agribusiness, Host Mike Pearson is joined by Dan Halstrom, President & CEO, USMEF to talk more about meat exports.

Producers on alert for emerging cattle disease in Missouri

Producers on alert for emerging cattle disease in Missouri

Main route of transmission is through the Asian longhorned tick, an invasive species found in 19 states.

Comparison of beef calves in conventional or natural systems for backgrounding and finishing

Comparison of beef calves in conventional or natural systems for backgrounding and finishing

The beef industry is weighing the options between conventional and natural production systems due to consumer demand for natural products. A recent study in Applied Animal Science offers guidance for producers.

Changing demographics, aging population to impact protein sectors

Changing demographics, aging population to impact protein sectors

Todd Thurman discusses with podcast hosts Sarah Muirhead of Feedstuffs and Mark Huslebus of Alltech the changing global demographics and their impact on the pork industry.

Tentative timeline has Ft. McHenry Channel reopening at the end of April

Tentative timeline has Ft. McHenry Channel reopening at the end of April

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, is coordinating efforts to clear the wreckage from the Fort McHenry Channel post the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, aiming to restore safe navigation at the Port of Baltimore.

Dairy industry turns to new restrictions in response to HPAI outbreak

Dairy industry turns to new restrictions in response to HPAI outbreak

Western United Dairies CEO Anja Raudabaugh talks about why it is important for the dairy industry to not let down its guard and take this action.

Farm Progress America, April 12, 2024

Farm Progress America, April 12, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the barriers impacting agricultural trade across the globe.

Vitamin A important for calf health

Vitamin A important for calf health

Deficiency often associated with drought conditions, can impact calf crop success.

$3M investment at Illinois will bring ‘joy of meat’ to more people

$3M investment at Illinois will bring ‘joy of meat’ to more people

Researchers examine how diet, genetics and management influence meat quality, and how that translates to consumer choice.