by: Pamela Ruegg and Jaimie Strickland, Michigan State University
Measuring antibiotic usage on your dairy farm is the first step to tackling a complex issue. Dairy farmers must balance animal welfare concerns, cost of treatment, and cost of discarded milk....
Bushel Plus Ltd., a pioneering force in harvest efficiency solutions, is making a strategic entry into the U.S. agriculture market. This expansion marks a major step in the company’s mission to help farmers maximize efficiency, reduce grain loss, and...
Episode Description
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad and Emily are joined by Katie Schmitt from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) to discuss the organization's role in managing genetic evaluations and the National Cooperator Database. Katie,...
Source: USDA
Report Summary
The milk production forecast for 2025 is lowered from last month based on smaller-than-expected dairy herd size in 2024 and fewer replacement heifers as of January 1, 2025. Wholesale price forecasts for 2025 have been increased for...
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) has observed a rising number of cases involving unauthorized construction of pens, barns, catch basins, and earthen manure storage facilities at confined feeding operations (CFOs). These infractions pose significant regulatory and financial risks...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec announce $35.3 million, part of which is funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, to support producers who adopt more sustainable farming practices. This new investment...
Bovine reproductive failure, characterized by decreased fertility and pregnancy rates, presents a major challenge for beef and dairy producers. The difficulty in pinpointing the exact disease-causing organisms responsible for these issues often leaves producers without effective solutions, leading to...
The governments of Canada and Manitoba have announced $4.7 million in grant funding through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 36 research and innovation projects over the next three years. The funding, unveiled at CropConnect by...
A well-designed dairy facility is essential for efficient cattle management, ensuring the health, safety, and productivity of the herd. At a minimum, every dairy operation should include a designated treatment pen and maternity area, both equipped with built-in stanchions....
Cull Cattle Market Overview
Prices for cull cattle in Quebec showed an overall upward trend across most categories.
Dairy-type cattle saw average price increases ranging from +0.012 to +0.054 $/lb live, with >1500 lb dairy cattle averaging 1.468 $/lb...
