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To complement these findings, KBC is sharing educational materials and recipes that showcase how lean beef fits into a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Plan grazing so that paddocks with the most forage are used first. Rotate as often as possible, as rapidly growing grass calls for rapid rotation.

The number of hogs on Canadian farms eased in 2024, after rising slightly the previous year. The national hog herd as of Jan. 1 2025 was pegged at 13.98 million head in a Statistics Canada livestock inventory report on Tuesday. That is down 0.9% from a year earlier and marks the lowest for the date

It’s that time of year when we hear in the news of barn fires as a result of heat lamps being used for lambing, kidding, and even calving.

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After completing the wean-to-grower phase at approximately 850 pounds, calves were moved to the ISU Armstrong Research Farm near Lewis. All received the same ration from 5 months of age until finish.

The publication covers viruses and bacteria of concern, describes the difference between killed and modified live viral vaccines and provides a vaccine schedule example.

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is gaining popularity on U.S. dairy farms, improving farm profits and beef quality by creating calves valued by beef markets.

Yesterday (Thursday, February 20, 2025), Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited northwest Iowa to have roundtable discussions with law enforcement officials about crime victim services. While she was here, she took the time to have a conversation with Sioux County Radio. One topic we discussed was California’s Proposition 12, a law that imposes strict farming

The 100% Base Formula Price for hogs in Ontario continues its upward trend, reaching $225.99/cwt, marking a 6.98% increase from mid-January. Compared to last year, this price represents a substantial gain from $182.54/cwt.