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University seeks help documenting black vulture problem

Livestock producers report black vultures are attacking and killing animals in Indiana. For the past couple of years, primarily in southern Indiana, farmers with livestock have complained that a...

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Hilmar Cheese is gettin’ the heck into Dodge

Hilmar Cheese Co. to open state-of-the-art production facility in Dodge City, Kan. One might say it’s a cheesy line, but a new cheese and whey plant is getting the heck into Dodge City, Kan., this...

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Farm Progress America, May 11, 2021

Max Armstrong shares insight into facial recognition use on ranches. Max Armstrong says there's long been a problem with RFID tags. Bryan Elliot, ranch manager in Montana, was convinced there's a more...

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Estimating first-crop alfalfa harvest using PEAQ

The Predictive Equations for Alfalfa Quality method can help accurately determine the optimal time for the first cutting. The growth and development of alfalfa is affected by many factors, including...

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Robust demand for protein as pandemic ebbs

Tyson expects fiscal full-year revenue of $44 billion to $46 billion. By Michael HirtzerTyson Foods Inc. warned it’s struggling to meet rebounding chicken demand because of a worker shortage and slow...

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Cross-fence pastures with electric fence you already own

The practice can result in better use of forage resources. Hopefully, you can still locate the electric fence materials you used this past winter for grazing cornstalks. These same materials you...

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Fight animal ag misinformation with facts, expert says

Use scientific evidence to develop a competing narrative, and don’t worry about backlash, he says. Animal agriculture can counter misinformation from activists by creating their own narratives using...

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Corn prices cause ripple through economy

Texas Crop and Weather Report – May 11, 2021 High corn prices are causing a ripple effect throughout the U.S. economy, and the 2021 growing season could be the difference between price stabilization...

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Conditions set stage for poor water quality

Lack of precipitation heightens the need to test quality of water in ponds, dugouts and dams before livestock graze land. If drought conditions linger, water’s value as a resource will be even further...

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Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization faces uphill battle

Senate unlikely to host hearing on cattle markets with crowded legislative agenda. Last year’s omnibus package included a one-year extension for the Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization....

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Composting publication offers practical steps for livestock producers

The publication outlines how to set up the base for compost, cover the carcass, and choose the co-compost material for biofilter use to stop adverse odors. Composting has long been an option for...

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Wyoming animal-damage board to consider grants

The board will meet in person and online May 18-19. The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) is going to via Zoom Meeting and in person at the Wyoming Game & Fish regional office in...

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Livestock ovary research could resolve human infertility

$1.65 million National Institutes of Health grant to fund study of genetic disruptions that lead to infertility, disease. University of Wyoming scientists will use a $1.65 million National Institutes...

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Livestock judging team to host summer camps

Camps are June 7-8 is for ages 13-18 and June 9 for ages 8-12. Wyoming youths are invited to attend livestock judging camps this summer hosted by the University of Wyoming livestock judging team.The...

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K-State crowned National Champion Meat Evaluation Team

Kansas State University brings national meat judging title home to Manhattan (Kan.). The Kansas State University Meat Animal Evaluation Team won National Champion honors at the 2021 Collegiate Meat...

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New WSU facility to advance animal, human health

The lab will support testing for early disease detection, protecting public health, food security, and Washington’s $1.5 billion animal agriculture industry. Washington State University will celebrate...

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Indiana grazing school offered at 2 locations

If you’re serious about grazing, here is a great opportunity to learn. Would you invest a day and a half and a nominal registration fee to better educate yourself about producing pastures and managing...

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Poor pasture conditions, low hay stocks and drought

Cattlemen fear what a drought could do to the beef industry ins 2012 Drought conditions continue to be historically bad for this time of year and recent USDA data confirms that the situation is...

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These scientists claim modern farming is killing people

More deaths allegedly caused by poor air quality, livestock practices. The National Academy of Sciences of the U.S. (NAS) has published proceedings titled, “Air Quality-related health damages of...

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Reaching the consumer, one post at a time

A panel of social media influencers shares how its members reach broad audiences at the AAA virtual Stakeholder Summit. With modern communications platforms, there are more ways than ever to reach the...

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