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NASDA conference addresses mRNA vaccines, ag labor shortages

NASDA conference addresses mRNA vaccines, ag labor shortages

During this week’s 2024 Winter Policy Conference, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members adopted 11 policy amendments and four
Farm Progress America, February 8, 2024

Farm Progress America, February 8, 2024

Mike Pearson takes a look at a partnership for Climate Smart Commodity Grants– a series of grants available through the
8 Tips to stretch short hay supplies

8 Tips to stretch short hay supplies

By Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky Did you go to feed your cattle and realize the hay supply is
Beef processor JBS poised to launch second shift at Dinmore

Beef processor JBS poised to launch second shift at Dinmore

THE nation’s largest beef processor, JBS Australia, will shortly start a second production shift at the company’s huge Dinmore export
ICMJ a guaranteed return on investment for ag’s next gen

ICMJ a guaranteed return on investment for ag’s next gen

IF you asked agriculture fund manager and newly appointed Cattle Australia Chair Garry Edwards about the best investment he has
Ag Minister’s Tweet raises questions about who is representing farmers in Canberra

Ag Minister’s Tweet raises questions about who is representing farmers

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt meeting with Farmers for Climate Action in Canberra. Photo: Twitter/X WHO should have the power to
Multimillion-dollar project to improve planning capabilities for beef producers

Multimillion-dollar project to improve planning capabilities for beef producers

Ten industry research and agtech stakeholders are partnering in a new $6.5 million project using Artificial Intelligence to improve on-farm
Dalby sale 7 Feb 2024: Yarding surges to 7228 head

Dalby sale 7 Feb 2024: Yarding surges to 7228 head

Yarding 7228 Change +6454 Cattle numbers at Dalby increased by a massive 6,454 head to 7,228 following the very short
Steers to 461c/kg at Wodonga cattle sale

Steers to 461c/kg at Wodonga cattle sale

Competition for the 2500 cattle at the February Wodonga store cattle sale was solid, despite a patchy yarding and a
Getting your beef cattle one step ahead this spring

Getting your beef cattle one step ahead this spring

Good animal husbandry paired with vaccination and parasite management can help producers keep their animals and operations healthy. Click to
Managing wellness to mitigate BRD

Managing wellness to mitigate BRD

We know BRD is the biggest health challenge facing the beef industry. Current animal health practices focus on managing sickness,
Dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in feedyards

Dealing with wet, muddy winter conditions in feedyards

By Alfredo DiCostanzo, University of Nebraska Extension In unexpected warm, wet winter conditions, cattle face challenges accessing feed, water, or