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How untreated pinkeye in cattle can cost an operation in multiple areas

Contraband meat entering the United States illegally is on a dramatic upswing, creating risk to the safety of U.S. livestock herds and poultry flocks.

Today’s Global Dairy Trade event 302 concluded with the GDT Price Index 4.2% higher.

Heifers are the most fertile females on a dairy, and also possess the most up-to-date genetics. Thus they often are the targets of the most valuable genetic investments.

While 2022 offers a sigh of relief with higher milk prices, input costs are still considerably higher than the last time producers saw $20 plus prices. Experts emphasize understanding your costs to capitalize on margins.

Dairy producers now have more time to enroll for the dairy margin coverage (DMC) program this year.

There are a range of efforts underway worldwide to curb methane production by cattle.

Producers can expect to see an increase in whole cottonseed supply this year. According to the USDA’s December cotton and wool outlet report, production is estimated at a 25% increase from the 2020 crop year.