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Norway reported Thursday dozens of confirmed and suspected cases of bluetongue, an insect-borne virus that is harmless to humans but can be fatal to sheep and other livestock, for the first time in the country since 2009.

The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team recently released an insightful episode of their Dairy News and Views Podcast, focusing on corn silage management.

USDA grants $35 million to enhance meat processing facilities, creating jobs and supporting American farmers.

Lakeland shares updates at Research on the Ranch  Cool, damp weather did not damper Lakeland College’s third annual Applied Research for the Ranch Field Day on Sept. 12.  Over 75 producers, industry representatives, students, researchers and staff attended the day-long event at the Vermilion campus.  In collaboration with the Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA)

New NDSU Extension swine specialist Taw Scaff sees opportunities for expansion of the swine industry in North Dakota.

The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and convention in Calgary, AB this week – celebrating its 10th anniversary of bringing together a diverse community working towards a common vision for continuous improvement in social, economic and environmental aspects of the Canadian beef value chain. With over 100 registered

Since early 2024, the United States (U.S.) has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows in several states. Due to the presence of HPAI (H5N1) in the U.S. dairy cattle population, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) advises against all Canadian cattle travelling to and participating in agricultural exhibitions in the

Two Saskatchewan livestock auctions have closed this summer, and more could follow as a result of the declining cow herd. The Livestock Marketers Association of Canada (LMAC) said the major decrease in cow numbers, exacerbated by drought, has changed market conditions considerably. Fewer cattle to sell at live auction plus a lack of skilled labour

With bird flu outbreaks popping up more and more in the United States, officials are asking Canadian producers to not bring their own cattle over in case of contamination. That comes as multiple producers will be unable to attend cattle shows below the border due to the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). In

The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation was honored recently as the 2024 recipient of the South Dakota State University Friend of the Beef Industry award for its contributions to the South Dakota beef industry.