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Safety Precautions Advised

Published April 5, 2024

With HPAI expanding from juvenile goats to dairy cattle to a person, additional safety precautions are advised. Great Plains Center for Agricultural Health Director Renee Anthony said this may be an isolated case, "but, we really need to be prepared…

No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

Published March 26, 2024

After the USDA confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a small number of dairy herds, National Milk Producers Federation Executive Vice President for Communications and Industry Relations Alan Bjerga was quick to assure the dairy industry and…

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Published March 19, 2024

The Texas wildfires that burned over a million acres and killed over 7,000 cattle are finally contained, but the impact on producers will persist. "That's where our focus needs to be," said National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Vice President of Government…

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Published March 15, 2024

With Texas' largest-ever wildfire nearing containment, one group is stepping up in a big way to help those affected by the disaster. Texas A&M AgriLife is installing various livestock supply points throughout the northeastern Texas region to help provide necessities.…

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

Published March 7, 2024

The second largest wildfire in U.S. history continues to ravage the Texas panhandle. "There is more control now," said Texas Farm Bureau Spokesperson Gary Joiner. "About 45 percent of the now 1.1-million-acre fire is contained, which is much better. We…

GPS Monitoring of the Cattle Herd

Published February 2, 2024

Technology is constantly evolving in agriculture. Fargo-based 701x is delivering real-time information to cattle producers with its smart ear tags. Founder and CEO Kevin Biffert says this system makes it easier to track the herd. "I'm an engineer by trade…

Storm Influences Cattle Breakevens

Published January 18, 2024

When winter storms and extreme temperatures moved through the Midwest, cattle backed up in the system. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Denison (Iowa) Livestock Auction's J.R. Pauley said the harsh weather may also cost cattle producers…

Working to Keep Cattle Cool

Published August 23, 2023

Extreme heat this past week across much of the country had cattle producers keeping a close eye on their animals. Pete Bakken had steers ready to be loaded out at his feedlot near Beaver Creek, in southwest Minnesota. “Dipping their…

Feeder Cattle Market Influenced by Tight Supplies

Published August 16, 2023

This is a time of the year when feeder cattle prices typically see seasonal weakness. Van Ahn and Company market analyst Steve Witt does not expect that to happen this year. Cattle numbers are tight and it will take time to…

Fall Bale Grazing Planning Begins Now

Published August 14, 2023

Bale grazing in the winter would cut down on labor, time, and help spread nutrients to needed areas. NDSU Extension Forage Crop Specialist James Rogers says fall bale grazing can cut down on transportation time if you start planning now…

Articles tagged under: cattle

Safety Precautions Advised

No Impact to Human Health or the Milk Supply

A Long Road Ahead for Ranchers Impacted by TX Wildfires

Aid for Texas Wildfire Victims

Efforts to Control Texas Wildfires Ramping Up

GPS Monitoring of the Cattle Herd

Storm Influences Cattle Breakevens

Working to Keep Cattle Cool

Feeder Cattle Market Influenced by Tight Supplies

Fall Bale Grazing Planning Begins Now

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