Livestock

Dairy Farm Fires: 8 Ways to Protect Your Property and Your Livestock

September 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The recent fire and explosion at a Texas dairy were national news that has shaken the dairy industry, alarmed property insurance underwriters, and illuminated the need for improved fire protection tactics at dairies across [Read More …]

September WASDE: Ringing in 50 Years with Reduced Corn, Soybean Yields and Lower Livestock Production Expectations

September 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

September’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, released Sept. 12, is the first of the season to incorporate objective yield plot results for corn, soybeans and cotton (outside of Texas) as collected for the National Agricultural [Read More …]

Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations

September 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A coalition of environmental groups is seeking to force the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen its regulation of large livestock operations that release pollutants into waterways. Food & Water Watch and a dozen other environmental [Read More …]

New Dairy and Livestock Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program – Proposals Now Being Accepted

September 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

CDFA is now accepting proposals for its new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program, until November 1 at 5 P.M. PT. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced by fermentation in the stomachs [Read More …]

Fodder Production Systems the Focus of I-29 Moo University Webinar

September 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The I-29 Moo University 2023 Dairy Webinar Series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. CDT with a focus on feeding fodder to dairy cattle. The webinar will feature Brad Heins, professor [Read More …]

3 big benefits of cow locating

August 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Use these tips to stop searching and start finding the cows you need. Finding an individual cow or even a few cows in larger groups that need to be checked, inseminated, treated or fetched isn’t [Read More …]

Climate-Smart Food Systems — California works to divert byproducts to livestock feed rather than landfills

August 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2022 the California feed industry diverted more than 18.5 million tons of byproducts from human food, fiber and biofuel production to livestock feed. If these byproducts were not diverted to feed, they would likely [Read More …]

Field Days to Examine Crop and Livestock Integration Barriers and Benefits

August 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Fertilizer prices, soil health concerns, and extreme weather events have led many Ohio farmers to consider the benefits and barriers of adding manure and other livestock production elements to their row crop operations. Two Ohio [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

August 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from severe and worsening drought conditions. Agricultural operations in Wisconsin are experiencing severe and worsening drought [Read More …]

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

August 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

More than 50 companies will join the ranks as exhibitors for the 61st Farm Science Review Sept. 19-21 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center. The new exhibitors represent various sectors in the agriculture industry including [Read More …]

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

August 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from severe and worsening drought conditions. Agricultural operations in Wisconsin are experiencing severe and worsening drought [Read More …]

SDSU Extension welcomes new precision livestock field specialist

August 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

SDSU Extension is pleased to welcome Logan Vandermark to the role of precision livestock field specialist. Precision ranching technologies have the potential to provide data to help producers make decisions that may impact profit margins, [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Livestock Identification Advisory Board

July 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Bureau of Livestock Identification is announcing vacancies on the Livestock Identification Advisory Board (LIAB). According to Food and Agriculture Code 20469, the LIAB makes recommendations to the Secretary [Read More …]

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for new dairy and livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program

July 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting pre-proposals for the new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program (LEMER-RP) until 5 p.m. PT August 7. Enteric methane emissions are greenhouse [Read More …]

Thoughts for Drought: Forage Inventorying

July 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Taking an inventory of forage may be common for livestock producers, but becomes even more important when drought stress leads to decreased yields. Periods of drought are challenging to any producer, but they can be [Read More …]

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy And Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

June 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting grant applications from commercial dairies and livestock operations for the installation of equipment and implementation of practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions [Read More …]

SDSU Extension offering livestock water testing across state

June 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

SDSU Extension is offering on-site livestock water testing services at all SDSU Extension regional centers and several SDSU Extension county offices throughout the state. “It is critical to monitor livestock water quality, because poor quality [Read More …]

Where Are They Now? Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

June 12, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Beckie Burns may not have grown up on a dairy farm, but thanks to an on-farm internship she completed on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and the welcoming community of dairy professionals she met along the way, she [Read More …]

ICAR Kicks Off Summer Events

June 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. dairy was well-represented at ICAR 2023, held May 22-26, in Toledo, Spain. “Breeding for resilience: transitioning diverse livestock farming systems into the future” was the theme of the event hosted by International Committee on Animal [Read More …]

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects

June 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced the award of $4.1 million in grant funding to three research projects as part of the California Livestock Methane Measurement, Mitigation, and Thriving Environments Research Grant [Read More …]

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

June 1, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Animal Health Canada Announces Updated CLT Training Program For Livestock Transporters Animal Health Canada (“AHC”) today announced a significant update to its Canadian Livestock Transport (“CLT”) certification program, a comprehensive training course for livestock and poultry transporters, [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

May 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

May 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

This in-person event provides hands-on learning for youth ages 8-18 with topics about farm culturing, biosecurity, parasites, farm safety, and more! Youth Dairy and Livestock Day is designed to educate youth who have an interest in [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Crops Livestock and Farm Income Forecast

May 10, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

After two years of rising and record national net farm income, farmers face a different situation in 2023. Prices have eased from the 2022 highs, but input costs remain sticky. What will this mean for [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Crops, Livestock and Farm Income Forecast

May 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

After two years of rising and record national net farm income, farmers face a different situation in 2023. Prices have eased from the 2022 highs, but input costs remain sticky. What will this mean for [Read More …]

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Spring Pasture Management: Where Do I Start?

April 28, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Grazers should consider more than green grass and available forage when turning livestock out on spring pasture. Spring green-up starts at different times in Pennsylvania due to our vastly different climate regions. However, regardless of [Read More …]

Vytelle Closes $20MM in Series B Funding to Accelerate Genetic Progress in Cattle

April 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Vytelle, a precision livestock company, has raised $20MM in Series B funding to accelerate genetic progress in cattle. With this new investment, Vytelle will continue to expand its global operations, while delivering the most accessible, reliable, [Read More …]

Central Life Sciences Adds Kylie Sherrill to their Technical Services Team

April 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Central Life Sciences welcomes Kylie Sherrill to the Technical Services team in support of our Livestock Feed Additive and Farm and Ranch divisions. Kylie joins as a Technical Services Entomologist supporting our sales and marketing [Read More …]

FarmAi Data-driven Digital AI Shepherd Powers Livestock Management

April 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

FarmAi leverages Machine learning and AI, transforming animal welfare standards, responsible dairy production, and improving farm operations for global responsibility & environmental sustainability ElectrifAi, a global leader in prebuilt Machine Learning and Computer Vision solutions, is [Read More …]

Tyson Ventures invests in Athian’s cloud based carbon credit marketplace for livestock sector

March 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Will help fund ground-breaking solution to reward livestock producers for certified greenhouse gas reductions Athian (athian.ai), the world’s first cloud-based carbon marketplace for the livestock industry, announces a seed investment from Tyson Ventures, the venture [Read More …]

Dairy Farm Fires: 8 Ways to Protect Your Property and Your Livestock

September WASDE: Ringing in 50 Years with Reduced Corn, Soybean Yields and Lower Livestock Production Expectations

Groups sue EPA in an effort to strengthen oversight of livestock operations

New Dairy and Livestock Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program – Proposals Now Being Accepted

Fodder Production Systems the Focus of I-29 Moo University Webinar

3 big benefits of cow locating

Climate-Smart Food Systems — California works to divert byproducts to livestock feed rather than landfills

Field Days to Examine Crop and Livestock Integration Barriers and Benefits

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

New Exhibitors Join Line-Up for 2023 Farm Science Review

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Wisconsin Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought

SDSU Extension welcomes new precision livestock field specialist

CDFA Announces Vacancies On Livestock Identification Advisory Board

CDFA accepting pre-proposals for new dairy and livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction Research Program

Thoughts for Drought: Forage Inventorying

CDFA Now Accepting Grant Applications For Dairy And Livestock Methane Reduction Programs

SDSU Extension offering livestock water testing across state

Where Are They Now? Former On-Farm Intern Finds Career in Dairy Nutrition

ICAR Kicks Off Summer Events

CDFA Awards $4.1 Million For Climate-Smart Dairy And Livestock Research Projects

The Better Safer Canadian campaign focuses on three key message

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

Youth Dairy and Livestock Day

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Crops Livestock and Farm Income Forecast

Farm Credit East Presents Webinar on Crops, Livestock and Farm Income Forecast

Spring Pasture Management: Where Do I Start?

Vytelle Closes $20MM in Series B Funding to Accelerate Genetic Progress in Cattle

Central Life Sciences Adds Kylie Sherrill to their Technical Services Team

FarmAi Data-driven Digital AI Shepherd Powers Livestock Management

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest