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International Rendering Symposium to explore impact of rendered products

International Rendering Symposium to explore impact of rendered products

The rendering industry’s contributions to animal agriculture’s economic and environmental sustainability is vital, yet often overlooked when food and animal
K-State breaks ground on new animal science event center

K-State breaks ground on new animal science event center

Kansas State University took another step toward $220 million in improvements to its agriculture infrastructure when it recently broke ground
USDA, Oklahoma awarding over $6.3m to strengthen food supply chain

USDA, Oklahoma awarding over $6.3m to strengthen food supply chain

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that it has reached an agreement with Oklahoma under
Farm Progress America, January 1, 2024

Farm Progress America, January 1, 2024

Happy New Year! Mike Pearson takes a look at the potential ahead in 2024 for row crop producers. Farm Futures
Be a winner not a parrot in 2024

Be a winner not a parrot in 2024

It is the time of year when all the talking heads give us their prediction for the new year.  This
Managing cattle grazing cornstalks

Managing cattle grazing cornstalks

Many know the key to good health is eating a balanced diet, and in the case of cattle grazing cornstalks,
Ag trade groups warn against hurting China exports

Ag trade groups warn against hurting China exports

The U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party recently issued a report laying out approximately 150
Anaplasmosis: an ongoing battle

Anaplasmosis: an ongoing battle

Cattle that recover from initial infection become carriers for life. Click to check the original article.
SDSU Extension hosting webinar on backgrounding calves

SDSU Extension hosting webinar on backgrounding calves

SDSU Extension is hosting a webinar series on backgrounding feed strategies for cattle producers.  The series, entitled “Backgrounding Fundamentals,” is
Cattle, hog by-product values trending lower

Cattle, hog by-product values trending lower

Over the last two months, by-product values for steers, cows, and hogs have been trending generally lower, according to the
Farm Progress America, December 28, 2023

Farm Progress America, December 28, 2023

Mike Pearson tells listeners how the migrant crisis in the southern borders are impacting grain exports after two tracks were
How to win in the beef margin game

How to win in the beef margin game

Cattle feeding and beef packing are both margin businesses. In cattle feeding, the margin is the value the feedlot gets