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Exploring the future of agriculture

Exploring the future of agriculture

May 29 Heuermann Lecture symposium to focus on ag-tech opportunities.

Farm Progress America, May 15, 2024

Farm Progress America, May 15, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at the GMO battle in China and whether farmers there will ever plant the crops.

Meat Institute updates Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit

Meat Institute updates Animal Handling Guidelines and Animal Welfare Audit

Both were authored by the Animal Welfare Committee, working with Colorado State University Professor of Animal Behavior Dr. Temple Grandin.

NDSU to host animal disease emergency response preparedness

NDSU to host animal disease emergency response preparedness

Goal is to better equip local responders with skills, resources needed to respond to a FAD outbreak or mass livestock mortality.

Is HPAI a risk to beef cattle?

Is HPAI a risk to beef cattle?

K-State Beef Cattle Institute experts explain highly pathogenic avian influenza and its ability to move to other species.

An unraveled genetic mystery in Angus

An unraveled genetic mystery in Angus

Genetic discovery by team of researchers and veterinarians helps Angus producers protect their herds.

Recovery resources available for Texas livestock producers

Recovery resources available for Texas livestock producers

Resources available for livestock producers and residents in low-lying areas facing difficulties due to recent flooding in Texas.

Pennsylvania law aims to protect domestic animals, food supply against disease

Pennsylvania law aims to protect domestic animals, food supply against disease

Passage timely as the nation is seeing the spread of avian influenza in cattle.

Meat prices expected to increase slightly this summer

Meat prices expected to increase slightly this summer

Notable trends include modest increases in beef and pork prices and a decrease in chicken breast prices.

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply

May hay stocks provide early perspective on 2024 hay supply

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released their May 1 hay stock estimates.