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Researchers are critical for the Canadian beef cattle industry. Engaging industry leaders with researchers who study cattle, beef, genetics, feed or forage production is mutually beneficial. These connections allow researchers to become better informed about industry needs and encourage the sharing of research findings with a practical, solution-based focus.   The Beef Cattle Research Council […]

Whenever the topic of biosecurity comes up, it’s no surprise that many people might find their attention waning due to the complexity of the issue or because they don’t feel they have experienced a biosecurity problem. The reality is that every producer has encountered some sort of biosecurity risk or event at one point or

MizzouForward researcher Roman Ganta has created the first effective vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis, benefiting both cattle health and the agricultural economy.

On July 1, 2024, Canadian hog inventories increased by 1.3% year over year, despite declines in pig crop and slaughter rates.

Post-July, beef prices have slightly fallen, offering minor relief to consumers, although the tight supply of cattle suggests prices may stay elevated

California has the most dairy cows out of any state in the U.S., with around 1.7 million.

Gibbons explained that the Packers and Stockyards Act, a 100 year-old anti-trust law, hasn’t been properly updated until now to tackle modern market consolidations.

Learn more about the BQA program and become certified this fall

The NPPC has started the Young Pork Advocates Program, aiming to develop advocacy skills among young individuals in the pork industry.

Students in third through seventh grade will compete as juniors and students in grades eighth through 12th grade will compete as seniors. Students can compete as individuals and in teams.