Idealyst Innovation, a newly launched agricultural solutions company, aims to address key challenges in ag innovation by aligning cutting-edge solutions with the needs of farmers. The company focuses on two primary issues: identifying challenges critical to a producer’s future...
Dairy cattle breeds have a limited genetic pool, making them vulnerable to recessive genetic disorders. Traditional methods for identifying these defects often miss conditions related to immune or metabolic issues, as they can be mistaken for environmental diseases.
This study...
The detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in U.S. dairy cattle in March 2024 prompted an urgent scientific response. Researchers at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) launched a study to determine how the virus affects...
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) has received more than $5.18 million in funding for 21 livestock-focused research projects through the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF). The investment is part of a broader $6.94 million allocation supporting 30 projects across five...
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are investing a combined $7.2 million in livestock and forage-related scientific research in Saskatchewan for 2025. The funding includes $6.9 million jointly provided by the federal and provincial governments, with an additional $216,000...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Maddison
Summary
Dr. Catie Cramer, Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, discusses stressors associated with transport date (WI and US) from a fit-for-transport survey conducted by Colorado State University and offer some...
Use these calculators to easily convert units of measurement or determine the weight and volume of various grains.
How to Use the Calculators:
Select the calculator you need.
Enter the required value(s) in the input fields.
Click the “Convert” button...
Source: Government of Alberta
Under the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA), the owner or operator of a liquid manure storage facility may be required to install a leakage detection system. This system will use either groundwater monitoring wells or leachate...
Source: South Dakota State University
by: Kaylee Wheeler, SDSU Extension Range Field Specialist
What are the current drought conditions?
Widespread drought conditions persist across the upper Great Plains into the beginning of 2025 (Figure 1). Nearly three-fourths of the region is experiencing...
Dairy production relies on three primary nutritional management systems: Total Mixed Rations (TMR), Component Feeding, and Pasture-Based Feeding. Each approach has distinct advantages and challenges based on herd management needs, resource availability, and production goals.
Total Mixed Rations (TMR):
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