Earlier this year we asked you to participate in the industry’s Canadian Cow-Calf Survey. Knowing which production practices producers are adopting in different regions of the country, which they aren’t (and why) helps us target our producer-focused extension efforts better. The official report isn’t out yet, but here’s a sneak peek at some seasonally relevant […]

In a research journey that has taken her all the way to Europe, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) doctoral student is investigating the functions and effects of different infectious diseases in animals – and how these could potentially be combatted with vaccines. Kezia Fourie is a PhD student researcher at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease

Have you wanted to have more calves born earlier in your calving season, but did not want to deal with the increase in labor, cost and facilities to utilize estrus synchronization and artificial insemination.

The 2024 KLA Young Stockmen’s Academy (YSA) met for its third session last week.

The USDA has distributed the last grants from MPPEP, focusing on expanding meat and poultry processing capacities and enhancing market competitiveness.

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures ended higher on Thursday, rebounding from a drop to near two-week lows after the US Department ofAgriculture (USDA) raised its estimate of the US corn crop, Reuters reported, citing traders. Wheat futures closed fractionally lower while soybeans turned up after USDA’s soy figures contained no major bearish surprises.

Olivia Hanlon has joined the Iowa Pork Producers Association team as the new communications manager. She comes to IPPA from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, where she served for four years as an agricultural and natural resources specialist for the ISU Small Farms team and worked as the executive secretary for the Iowa Specialty

Thursday’s USDA grain report further solidified what has been developing all year – we have a big crop coming at us. This is not new information, it is simply confirmation that we are closing in on yield numbers that we have never seen before on both corn and soybeans – corn at a solid 6

Being big fans of pork, four Iowa State Cyclone women’s basketball players have agreed to work with the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) to promote pork, according to an association release. The four sophomore players, Audi Crooks, Kelsey Joens, Addy Brown and Alisa Williams, each signed NIL (name, image, likeness) deal with IPPA. Audi Crooks,

Preparing for the arrival of new wean pigs to your barn is an exciting but important process that requires careful planning. Following these steps and leveraging expert advice as needed, you can ensure a smooth transition and optimal conditions for your new wean pigs. This approach not only promotes their health and well-being, but also