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Take Your Shot: Are Dart Guns an Effective Solution for Treatment?

Take Your Shot: Are Dart Guns an Effective Solution for Treatment? By Jaclyn Krymowski Animal care, especially administering antibiotics or other treatments in remote farm locations or hard-to-navigate areas has proven challenging as long as we’ve raised cattle. Traditionally cutting and roping each individual was the only option. But with remote delivery devices (basically dart […]

Key Considerations for Proper Water Management

Key Considerations for Proper Water Management By Maura Keller As the heat of summer takes hold, many producers’ attention turns to ensuring their livestock receives an adequate water supply during the warmer months. From evaluating the effectiveness of a current watering system to determining the benefits of an upgraded system, concerns that producers face about […]

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Valent joins Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University

5/23/2024 AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University welcomes Valent as its newest industry partner. A representative from Valent will serve on the center’s industry advisory council, which provides guidance on research needs and funding priorities for the center. “Valent is honored to join the group of industry partners associated […]

American, Mexican, and Canadian Cattle Producers Sign Joint Statement and Send Letter Raising Brazilian Beef Concerns

American, Mexican, and Canadian Cattle Producers Sign Joint Statement and Send Letter Raising Brazilian Beef Concerns Statement Strengthens Oversight of Lab-Grown Protein and Promotes Cattle Health Article courtesy of National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) HERMOSILLO, Mexico (May 15, 2024) – Today, leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas (CNOG), […]

Two Priorities Serving Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Signed into Law by Governor Reynolds

Two Priorities Serving Iowa Beef Cattle Producers Signed into Law by Governor Reynolds Article and photo courtesy of Iowa Cattlemen’s Association AMES, Iowa – Yesterday, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law that were high priorities for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA). Showcasing the importance, a large crowd gathered at Pat and Laura Blomme’s […]

CAT is a Proud Supporter of NCBA Members

CAT is a Proud Supporter of NCBA Members Article and photo courtesy of Cat® As a member of NCBA you are entitled to many exclusive benefits through the Cat National Account Program including: The Rewards You Deserve  NCBA Members Save Up to 32% Off on Select Machines Dedicated Caterpillar National Account Manager Access to Full […]

Special Producer Profile: The Story of Wagyu told by Bar R Wagyu

Special Producer Profile: The Story of Wagyu told by Bar R Wagyu By Jessica Graham It’s through podcasts from the American Cattlemen Podcast that we’re privileged to gain insights into the workings of various ranches. This is the driving force behind our Producer Profile episodes. Our goal is to bridge the gap between cattlemen and […]