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The 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest
The 15th Annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest Article courtesy of Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) The Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) are excited to announce the commencement of the 15th annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest. This highly anticipated event has become a hallmark of culinary excellence, showcasing the diverse […]
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Importance of Colostrum for Calves
Importance of Colostrum for Calves By Heather Smith Thomas Newborn calves need colostrum to help protect them from diseases they face in the first weeks of life. Unlike human babies that obtain mother’s antibodies via mother’s bloodstream and placenta, ruminants are born with a naïve immune system. Dr. Travis White, Director of Veterinary Services, SCCL […]
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Bimeda® US Launches BOVitalize™ – A New Oral Vitamin and Mineral Supplement For Cattle
Bimeda® US Launches BOVitalize™ – A New Oral Vitamin and Mineral Supplement For Cattle Article courtesy of Bimeda® Bimeda, Inc. has recently launched BOVitalize™ in the US. BOVitalize is an oral vitamin and mineral supplement for beef and dairy cows, bulls and ruminating calves. Vitamin and mineral nutrition is vital to cattle throughout their lifetimes. […]
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MJE Livestock Equipment first to Integrate Allflex® Ear Tag Readers
MJE Livestock Equipment first to Integrate Allflex® Ear Tag Readers Article and photos courtesy of MJE Livestock Equipment MJE Livestock Equipment, the leader in advanced wheel corrals for the livestock industry, has announced the introduction of integrated ear-tag readers into its Conquistador Wheel corral. “By integrating ear-tag readers, we’ve taken the next logical step in […]
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Carbon Conference 2.0 is next week Tuesday, January 30, in Madison, Wis.
Carbon Conference 2.0 is next week Tuesday, January 30, in Madison, Wis. Article courtesy of Professional Dairy Producers® Don’t miss your chance to gain a fundamental understanding of carbon, carbon markets and how it can impact your farm. During this full-day conference, you’ll have access to industry experts and change makers in the carbon market […]
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Governor Kim Reynolds Acknowledges Key Policy Priority for Iowa Cattlemen
Article courtesy of Iowa Cattlemen’s Association AMES, Iowa – Last night, Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her Condition of the State address to Iowans. The address unveiled her vision for Iowa, which included a key policy priority for the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA): enhancing restrictions on foreign ownership of agricultural land. “At our recent annual meeting, […]
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Division of Agriculture has three inductees in the 2024 class of the Agriculture Hall of Fame
Article courtesy of Division of Agriculture Research & Extension, University of Arkansas System. LITTLE ROCK — Three of this year’s inductees to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame — Fred Bourland, Mark Cochran and Charles Looney — have connections to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. “The selection of these three into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall […]
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Utilizing Drones for Ranching Operations
By Jameson Brennan, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Livestock Grazing Specialist. Additional Author: Krista Ehlert. Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones or UAVs) have been used widely for precision agriculture within cropping systems. More recently, livestock producers have been interested in utilizing drones as a tool for monitoring grasslands, checking cattle, inspecting fences, and monitoring water sources. […]
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