Even five years after the pandemic revealed major supply chain issues, demand for meat processing, including labor, infrastructure and training, remains in rural America.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Perham Focus
New strides in agricultural innovation including improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance were the featured topic at the University of Guelph Feeding The Future discussion at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show 2025. The post Improving calf health, fighting pesticide resistance highlighted at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsNews & Production Tips - Grainews
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Park Rapids Enterprise
Young horse training plans and workloads must match their skeletal development. Failing to plan around growth plates can create lifelong physical problems.| The Western ProducerOpinions & Blogs | The Western Producer
Having the basic skills and self-confidence to assist an animal that’s uncomfortable not only improves the animal’s welfare but can be the difference between calling the vet or not.| Country Guide
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Animal Science and Forages team will host a series of beef and forage field days throughout 2025. At these events, livestock and forage producers can....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Beef cattle represent one of the largest segments of Alabama’s agriculture industry, providing a great source of income for the state. This handbook explains basic beef cattle practices and is....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
The Animal Sciences and Forages Extension team provides direct education to forage and livestock farmers on best management practices along with communication and relationship building with stakeholders. The goal is....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
West Virginia University for about 20 years has been working on tracking feed and water intake of animals. What they've learned is some cattle have traits that make them more efficient than others.| Agweek
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday in profit-taking and technical selling setback following recent highs and amid some weaker-than-expected cash market sales this week. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower on profit-taking, technicals and flat cash prices appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressGFM Network Daily News - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 2minutes Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition, LLC, a leading provider of custom nutrition products in pet, livestock and aquaculture markets, has been acquired by an affiliate of Balmoral Funds, LLC. The post Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition purchased by an affiliate of Balmoral Funds appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest News Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures fell for a third consecutive day on Thursday in profit-taking and technical selling setback following recent highs and amid some weaker-than-expected cash market sales this week. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle futures end lower on profit-taking, technicals and flat cash prices appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorDaily news Archive - Manitoba Co-operator
Harvest progress continued in Manitoba despite varied rainfall and dry conditions during the week ended Aug. 24, 2025. The post Manitoba Crop Report: Winter wheat, fall rye harvests almost complete appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCrops , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
From cattle vaccination and stomach ulcers to headline-making diseases like bovine tuberculosis: Thoughts from a long-time western Canadian veterinarian The post Hot tips for cow-calf beef producers appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53 per cent jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The post Mexico reports 53 per cent increase in flesh-eating screwworm cases since July appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Chicago cattle and lean hog futures continued to climb on Wednesday. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday. The post U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
After another winter of high honeybee death, 2025 will be the first time a beekeeper’s bee loss insurance will be based on all their overwinter hives in Manitoba. The post Manitoba updates bee mortality insurance for 2025 appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Does Canada’s smaller cattle herd and recent auction mart closures herald general decline among Manitoba livestock auctions? Auction marts say no. The post Brandon auction mart closure not a harbinger of decline for Manitoba livestock auctions appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Chicago cattle futures rose on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday's screwworm scare. Lean hog futures also rose.,. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle regain losses, hogs rise appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorLivestock & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case.| Manitoba Co-operator
Emily Beal was able to tour Riverview’s Campbell dairy and gain some insight into how they run their operations.| Perham Focus
Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53 per cent jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The post Mexico reports 53 per cent increase in flesh-eating screwworm cases since July appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case. The post U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
For the week ending August 23, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. In some locations such as Lethbridge, larger packages of quality yearlings traded $10 to as much as $20/cwt higher. The post Klassen: Feeder market makes another leg higher appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures fell on Monday after the USDA reported a human case of New World screwworm in the U.S. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slide on human screwworm case report appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country. The post U.S. confirms nation’s first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Cattle futures climbed again on Friday as USDA data showed a continued decline in cattle on feed. Hogs also rose. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise as Cattle on Feed report shows lower inventory appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Livestock Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Alberta ranchers have found regenerative ranching key to surviving ups and downs of the business The post Regenerative ranching sees Alberta family through three decades of ups and downs appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenCanadian Cattlemen
Mexico has recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53 per cent jump from the number of cases reported in July, according to Mexican government data seen by Reuters on Wednesday. The post Mexico reports 53 per cent increase in flesh-eating screwworm cases since July appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
Chicago cattle and lean hog futures continued to climb on Wednesday. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday. The post U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsLivestock & Production Tips - Grainews
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country.| Grainews
ATTRA, or Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas, is a trusted source of sustainable agriculture information and maintains a knowledge base of practical multimedia resources for farmers, ranchers, and educators. NCAT’s agriculture specialists work directly with farmers, ranchers, land managers, and others across the country to provide individualized technical assistance, offer practical learning opportunities, and facilitate meaningful connections among producers, experts, research...| attra.ncat.org
Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. lost its appeal to stop an ordered cull of over 400 birds. The post Universal Ostrich Farm loses CFIA cull appeal appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
Chicago cattle and lean hog futures continued to climb on Wednesday. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressGFM Network Daily News - Alberta Farmer Express
Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday. The post U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressGFM Network Daily News - Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures rose on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday's screwworm scare. Lean hog futures also rose.,. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle regain losses, hogs rise appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressGFM Network Daily News - Alberta Farmer Express
Norwegian genetics leaders Topigs Norsvin and Geno are advancing swine and dairy breeding with a focus on robust animals, higher efficiency, and lower methane emissions—delivering global solutions for farmers facing climate and sustainability challenges. The post Norway’s livestock genetics drive efficiency, sustainability in swine and dairy production appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
Chicago cattle and lean hog futures continued to climb on Wednesday. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs rise appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
Higher U.S. tariffs on Brazil are expected to reshape global beef trade flows, sparking increased shipments to the U.S. from countries like Mexico and Australia while Brazil seeks alternative markets, analysts said on Wednesday. The post U.S. tariffs on Brazil will reshape global beef trade flows, analysts say appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
A University of Saskatchewan researcher is examining the transmission of the virus that causes bovine respiratory disease in water bowls in troughs. The post Cattle water bowls hold insight into animal health, antimicrobial resistance appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
Chicago cattle futures rose on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday's screwworm scare. Lean hog futures also rose.,. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle regain losses, hogs rise appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case. The post U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
For the week ending August 23, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. In some locations such as Lethbridge, larger packages of quality yearlings traded $10 to as much as $20/cwt higher. The post Klassen: Feeder market makes another leg higher appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sunday reported the first human case in the United States of travel-associated New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, from an outbreak-affected country. The post U.S. confirms nation’s first travel-associated human screwworm case connected to Central American outbreak appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioLatest in Production of Livestock Ontario | Farmtario
Focusing on dairy farm productivity without proper financial analysis and monitoring could mean less profit, says a Chris Church, a veterinarian with an MBA.| Farmtario
Chicago cattle futures rose on Tuesday, recouping losses from Monday's screwworm scare. Lean hog futures also rose.,. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle regain losses, hogs rise appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
The patient with the first human infestation of travel-associated New World screwworm in the United States has recovered from the flesh-eating parasite, and there was no sign of transmission to other people or animals, the Maryland Department of Health said on Monday. Ranchers criticized a lack of transparency about the case. The post U.S. cattle ranchers criticize government for delayed reporting of human screwworm case appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
For the week ending August 23, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5 to $10 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. In some locations such as Lethbridge, larger packages of quality yearlings traded $10 to as much as $20/cwt higher. The post Klassen: Feeder market makes another leg higher appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
Chicago cattle futures fell on Monday after the USDA reported a human case of New World screwworm in the U.S. The post U.S. livestock: Cattle futures slide on human screwworm case report appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsDaily News from Glacier Farm Media Network - Grainews
Reading Time: 3minutes Neck pain in horses, particularly at the base of the neck, is getting more attention from equestrians and veterinarians, probably because we have better diagnostic imaging tools to diagnose problems. The horse world now has access to improved radiographic techniques, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy and, the most notable contributor, MRI technology. The latter allows us to […] Read more The post Heading off neck pain in horses appeared first on Alberta Farmer Exp...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes The current trend in the horse world when it comes to degenerative joint disease or arthritis is to focus on five main treatment categories, all directly targeting the afflicted joint. This works for the immediate joint problem, but often overlooks or discounts the holistic nature of the illness. Understanding the elements underpinning this multi-factored system […] Read more The post Treating arthritis in your horse appeared first on Alberta Farmer Express.| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Stallions play an integral role in equestrian pursuits as they impact both performance and reproductive success. But stallion welfare is often marginalized due to historical practices, misconceptions or business considerations. Stallions often receive excellent physical care, but their basic psychological needs for social interaction and movement are frequently disregarded in favour of […] Read more The post Managing your stallion appeared first ...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
Reading Time: 3minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL) is a condition that compromises lymphatic drainage, leading to swelling in the lower limbs and complications like bacterial, fungal or parasitic infections. It’s a longstanding and often misunderstood condition prevalent in draft-type horses such as Belgians, Clydesdales, Shires, Gypsy Vanners, English cobs, German draft horse breeds, Friesians and […] Read more The post CPL: a big health issue for big horse...| Alberta Farmer ExpressLatest Horse Health Stories - Alberta Farmer Express
The interaction between a horse’s tongue and the bit is a critical aspect of horsemanship and equine welfare and has implications for physical health,| Alberta Farmer Express
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Manitoba "is committed to taking strong action on many fronts to improve the health of the lake and its tributaries," wrote Mike Moyes, the province's environment and climate change minister.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
During the winter, horse owners may wonder if they have enough forage to last until their pastures regrow. The best practice for determining forage needs over the winter is to....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2025 Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale The 27th Annual Herdbuilder Replacement Female Sale is Friday, August 29, at 11 a.m. The event will be at the Alabama Livestock Auction located at....| Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Reading Time: 2minutes Canada's egg farmers are looking to our leaders to show their strong support for the supply managed egg sector, which delivers stability and self-sufficiency to our food system. The post OPINION: Canadian food self-sufficiency starts by empowering farmers appeared first on Country Guide.| Country GuideOpinion, Agriculture News & Resources - Country Guide
Your First Animal: Dual-purpose Chickens I can’t imagine a homestead without a chicken. Like cattle designations between dairy and beef, chickens usually identify as either egg layers or meat birds (broilers). In the old days, before sophisticated breeding selection created the double-breasted Cornish Cross, Kosher King, and Red Ranger, dual-purpose birds were common for domestic| Homestead Living
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Bemidji Pioneer
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Bemidji Pioneer
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Alexandria Echo Press
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Alexandria Echo Press
Franny Fritz of Iroquois, South Dakota, is one of the nominees for Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year. She is the owner and operator of her family's farming operation.| Agweek
Northern Crops Institute received funding to add on to the feed facility and to make updates.| Agweek
By 2026, it's expected that 5 to 6 million beef on dairy crossed cattle will be in the marketplace.| Agweek
Agriculture-related damage from western North Dakota fires include burnt cropland, along with killed or injured livestock and destroyed pastures, stored feedstuffs, farmsteads, and fencing.| Agweek
Wildfires and lack of precipitation could make this year's forage production lower than desired.| Agweek
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht describes how two calves on her farm needed milk replacer to stay alive.| Grand Forks Herald
The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in Burleigh County, claims the governor and a few ag associations wield virtually complete control over who ends up on the board.| Grand Forks Herald
Research happening all over the country can help improve the finances of farms and ranches. Jenny Schlecht says taking advantage of that work can put producers on stronger ground.| Grand Forks Herald
Jenny Schlecht was never all-in on things like balling a steer’s tail or fluffing a sheep’s legs. But she has a strong appreciation for the real-world lessons 4-H provides.| Grand Forks Herald
The Baumbachs offer wildflower honey, pasture-raised poultry and other items that are produced on their farmstead, The Pasture.| Agweek
Mexico rebukes the cattle import suspension by the U.S., which was put in place on Sunday, May 11.| Agweek
Jamie Dickerman of Red River Farm Network and Randy Martinson of Martinson Ag Risk Management discuss how this week's WASDE report shook up the markets on the Agweek Market Wrap.| Agweek
Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.| Farmtario
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $750 million to build a sterile fly production facility in Texas to fight the flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Friday, Aug. 15.| Manitoba Co-operator
Public attention has shifted away from selenium management, but the trace mineral still an important health factor for horses to get in their diet.| Manitoba Co-operator
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures retreated on Thursday in a profit-taking and technical setback after three sessions of gains and as disappointing weekly beef export sales data weighed on the market.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures made gains for the second day running while lean hog contracts settled with small losses.| Alberta Farmer Express
Chicago cattle futures closed with small gains on Monday after Friday's fall. Lean hog futures were also up.| Alberta Farmer Express
The CFIA was unconvinced that suggested measures could offset the risk of importing bee pests along with bulk bee replacement stock.| Alberta Farmer Express
On August 1, the Saskatchewan Cattle Association raised the provincial portion of its check-off, raising the total check-off from $4.50 to $5.25 per head.| Canadian Cattlemen
Twelve youth from Buncombe and Henderson Counties competed in the 2025 North Carolina 4-H State Livestock Competitions at NC State University, July 31- August 2nd. These youth … Continue Reading| Buncombe County Center News - N.C. Cooperative Extension
Feeder and live cattle futures fell hard on Friday while lean hogs closed on either side of unchanged.| Grainews
As we approach spring we should be preparing to plant and produce enough forage to support the needs of our livestock for the whole year.| Canadian Cattlemen
Smithfield Foods raised its annual operating profit forecast on Tuesday as its hog business rebounded from losses and the biggest U.S. pork processor said it resumed U.S. exports to China that had been crippled by tariffs.| Alberta Farmer Express
A research study from the United States suggests that bird flu could have spread amongst cattle through the air or contaminated wastewater at dairy farms.| Alberta Farmer Express
On Tuesday 19 August, we will host a webinar specifically for cattle farmers to explain how they can access funding for an Animal Health and Welfare Review and the follow-up vet visit for endemic diseases. In this post, we share an overview of the webinar and a link to sign up.| Farming