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House Agriculture Committee advances legislation with key priorities for cattlemen

House Agriculture Committee advances legislation with key priorities for cattlemen

Bill includes reimbursement for predation and drought losses and funding for foreign animal disease prevention programs.

New antimicrobial solution available for use in animal health facilities

New antimicrobial solution available for use in animal health facilities

Merck Animal Health and Good Salt Life partner on ARMATREX spray-on solution for pathogen control and enhanced biosecurity.

NCBA secures initial tax relief wins for cattle producers

NCBA secures initial tax relief wins for cattle producers

Legislation includes increased estate tax exemptions and key deductions to preserve generational ranching businesses.

Conservation fund awards over $400K in virtual fence grants to innovative ranchers

Conservation fund awards over $400K in virtual fence grants to innovative ranchers

The projects represent a breakthrough in land management and conservation.

Beef, chicken prices soar as demand remains strong

Beef, chicken prices soar as demand remains strong

Pork industry struggles to find profitability amid poor prices, but is a value option for consumers.

Nutrition impacts fetal programming

Nutrition impacts fetal programming

The effect of maternal diet on the developing fetus is a consideration, especially in heifer feeding strategies.

Make hay in May for best quality, yield

Make hay in May for best quality, yield

According to experts, May is the prime time for harvesting cool-season grasses for optimal yield and quality.

Record highs in live cattle futures as slaughter slows and beef demand grows

Record highs in live cattle futures as slaughter slows and beef demand grows

Live cattle futures reached record highs, driven by a combination of slowing slaughter rates and rising beef demand.

USDA appoints new AMS administrator

USDA appoints new AMS administrator

Erin Morris will succeed Bruce Summers, who is retiring as Agricultural Marketing Service administrator at the end of May.

Merck invests $895M in Kansas manufacturing and research facilities

Merck invests $895M in Kansas manufacturing and research facilities

Merck Animal Health unveils 200,000 sq. ft. expansion project in De Soto to increase filling and freeze-dryer capacity for vaccines and biologic products.