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Farm Progress America, June 12, 2024

Farm Progress America, June 12, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the recent development of HPAI in dairy cattle in Iowa.

ADM Animal Nutrition expands feed product recall

ADM Animal Nutrition expands feed product recall

Recall due to elevated levels of magnesium, sodium, calcium, chloride and/or phosphorus.

Bentley joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of sustainable small ruminant production

Bentley joins K-State ASI Department as assistant professor of sustainable small ruminant production

Kelsey Bentley has been hired as assistant professor of Sustainable Small Ruminant Production for the Kansas State University Animal Sciences and Industry Department.

USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

USDA scientist Dr. Aspen Workman recognized for scientific breakthrough discovery

Dr. Aspen Workman has been honored with the 2023 Arthur S. Flemming Award in Applied Science and Engineering.

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

HerdDogg closes $6m funding round as sales of its "Fitbit for Cows" double

Nebraska company’s smart ear tags predict disease and significantly reduce mortality, sparing animals and reducing methane emissions.

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

Secretary Vilsack announces USDA and FFAR innovation challenge to catalyze agricultural solutions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research launched a global challenge to advance scientific research that will produce major breakthroughs for nutrition security.

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

Marketing matters in direct-to-consumer beef sales

MU Extension has resources to help producers understand marketing and planning needs.

Siouxland Feedlot Forum to provide key insights on feedlot nutrition and management

Siouxland Feedlot Forum to provide key insights on feedlot nutrition and management

Cattle producers will have the opportunity to gain timely, educational information on feedlot nutrition and management strategies at the inaugural Siouxland Feedlot Forum.

New publication shares survey data from beef x dairy raisers and feedlot operators

New publication shares survey data from beef x dairy raisers and feedlot operators

An Iowa Beef Center-led study focused on the link between beef on dairy (BXD) calf raisers and ranches, and producers finishing BXD calves.

Nebraska researchers contribute to study on cover crops in livestock operations

Nebraska researchers contribute to study on cover crops in livestock operations

According to a new USDA Economic Research Service report, integrating cover crops into livestock operations presents substantial opportunities for economic and environmental benefits.