Drought stress is the most important factor explaining year-to-year variation in crop yields in our environment. It is not uncommon to see 50% yield reductions due to drought stress. Soils differ in their sensitivity to drought, while there are several management practices that can help reduce your vulnerability, which we will review here.

Once the vaccine is administered, the virus will replicate within the animal’s system and create the opportunity for an immune response through the production of antibodie

Lancaster and his research team at the Beef Cattle Institute are studying places in the GI tract where microbial fermentation is occurring.

Editor’s note: The following was written by Bradley Zwilling with Illinois FBFM Association and University of Illinois, for the farmdoc daily website May 19. Total economic returns in 2022 for Illinois beef feeding enterprises exceeded total costs by $25.41 per 100 pounds of beef produced in preliminary findings for farms enrolled in Illinois Farm Business

Managing forages during periods of drought is crucial for livestock producers. Maintaining sufficient forage inventory levels becomes even more important when drought stress leads to decreased yields

The results are not only important to the pork industry, they hold significant implications for human health.

Introducing the 42′ and 52′ Outlaw force-feed trailer and the Renegade 2 agitation trailer, these cutting-edge solutions will revolutionize the industry with their exceptional performance and advanced features.

A growing global population, rising incomes and changing diets will continue to increase demand for these agricultural commodities and put more pressure on the planet’s finite natural resources.

Feeder cattle prices continue a strong uptrend with prices for lightweight stocker calves advancing the most.  Oklahoma auction prices for 400-pound steers

Double Ovsynch addresses some of the biggest challenges in reproductive management – heat detection, anovular cows, and conception rates.