Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson is talking about the stages of parturition. Parturition, or the birthing process, has three stages. Understanding the …
Category: Ag News
Jan 18
American Agri-Women Foundation Awards Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships
The American Agri-Women (AAW) Foundation announces the latest recipients of its Daughters of American Agriculture Scholarships, Deidra Meyer of Amery, Wisc. and Kestlyn Willert of Aurora, S.Dak. The Foundation, which is part of American Agri-Women, a national coalition of farm, ranch and agribusiness women, promotes educational and leadership programs and opportunities relevant to agriculture. These $1,000 scholarships …
Jan 18
University Products Alerts U.S. Cattle Ranchers: ‘FDA Set to Change Status of Antimicrobial Drugs from Over the Counter to Prescription Soon, Forcing Many Ranchers to Use Expensive and Difficult-to-Obtain CTCs – So Prepare Now by Vaccinating Your Herd Against Anaplasmosis’
University Products LLC recently alerted cattle ranchers to an official move by the FDA that will soon make it much harder to access antimicrobial drugs. The Center for Veterinary Medicine’s (CVM) Guidance for Industry #263 goes into effect on June 12, 2023. The guidance applies to all food animals and animals not intended for food, and …
Jan 17
NACD Announces Application Period for Urban and Community Conservation Grants
Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the open application period for the 2023 Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) grant initiative. The grants are open to any conservation district or tribe within the U.S. and in the territories and nations that NACD serves. Since 2016, NACD has led the efforts of this successful …
Jan 17
2023 Commodity Classic Show Floor Approaches Sell-Out
Limited Spaces Remain for Orlando Event Exhibit space at the 2023 Commodity Classic in Orlando is rapidly reaching sell-out status with nearly 400 companies and over 2,600 booth spaces already committed. A limited number of prime visibility booths are expected to sell quickly. The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11 at the Orange …
Jan 17
Sander to Lead NCBA Live Cattle Marketing Committee
Today, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced the appointment of Troy Sander as chair of the Live Cattle Marketing Committee. “In addition to his years of experience in cattle feeding, Troy has been deeply involved with NCBA in tackling some of the most difficult challenges our industry has seen in generations,” said NCBA Senior …
Jan 17
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Provides Growers with Tools to Improve Year after Year
KC Sheperd, Farm Director, is visiting with the Program Operations Manager for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, Tillman White, talking about how the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol aids cotton producers in growing a sustainable cotton crop. White said he primarily covers the supply side of the programs within the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The 2022 …
Jan 17
USDA Introduces an E-Application for the 1890 National Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890s institutions to pursue food and agriculture career paths. For the first time, the new e-application for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program allows young people around the country to complete and submit …
Jan 17
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture sets its federal policy focus for 2023
NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, hand-selected seven issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2023. They include the 2023 Farm Bill, animal health, environmental regulations, food production and the supply chain, food safety, international trade and workforce development. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney remarked on the timeliness and …
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