The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, Livestock Issues Research Unit, held an open house event Tuesday to commemorate 23 years of accomplished research and contributions to the beef, dairy and swine industries. The event was launched by key Agricultural Research Service leaders, including Plains Area Associate Director Bryan Kaphammer, Cropping Systems Research Laboratory Director Alex Rooney, and Livestock Issues […]

When selling calves shrink is a concern because it is a reduction in the sales weight, but abnormal levels of shrink is often used as a health indicator for cattle arriving in receiving facilities at stocker operations, grow yards, and feedlots. Adjustments in price are common to compensate for varying shrinkage and gut fill. Shrink […]

Just as gardeners manage produce differently depending on the time of the season, so do cattle producers manage pastures so that the grazing season can be extended, said Kansas State University beef cattle experts on a recent Cattle Chat podcast. One technique offered by Beef Cattle Institute nutritionist Phillip Lancaster is called stockpiling forage. “Stockpiling is the practice […]

A light-based, food sanitization technique successfully eliminated multiple harmful pathogens in a new study carried out by Pennsylvania State University researchers. The pulsed light technique shows promise as an effective alternative to the chemical, heat and water-based antimicrobial technologies commonly used in the food industry — and could be applicable more generally in sanitized environments […]

Max Armstrong continues his discussions about the upcoming Farm Progress Show noting that he will be discussing 988 – the mental health number. Max notes that “we are on a mission” to share the resources for mental health and remove the stigma of seeking help. He adds that during the show he’ll meet hundreds of […]