Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Livestock Research Innovation Corporation (LRIC) has named Kelly Somerville as its new CEO, following the retirement of former CEO Mike McMorris, effective today. Somerville most recently served as industry services manager for LRIC.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether you are talking equipment, agronomy, daily management tasks or livestock production, AI is a staple in any discussion. Whether you are talking equipment, agronomy, daily management tasks or livestock production, AI is a staple in any discussion.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

While markets were lower last week, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange surmised that would continue into this week and says that it has. While markets were lower last week, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange surmised that would continue into this week and says that it has. The dressed market in the U.S.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 11, 2025

If there’s one thing every livestock owner knows, it’s that a fence isn’t optionalit’s a necessity. Just as […] The post Strong fence, happy livestock: what you need to know appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Without enough salt, cattle can suffer health […] The post Actually unlock the benefits of salt in Livestock diets appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. From digestion to muscle function, even the most basic bodily processes depend on it.

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Food Tank

JANUARY 10, 2025

He could become a livestock farmer by using existing infrastructure or building barns that could be repurposed for other ventures if he decided to change course. Livestock changes the focus of everything, he says. This allowed Hutton to diversify his income without going into debt. Become a member today by clicking here.

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Farmbrite

JANUARY 23, 2025

Animal Feed Recipes for Chicken, Cattle, Sheep, Goat, and Pig Feed Raising livestock can be a rewarding experience, whether you're doing it for fun, food, or as a full-time agricultural business. In this post, we've created some recipes or a cookbook and a step-by-step guide to making livestock feed for your herd.

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Agricultural Biodiversity

APRIL 8, 2025

Is there unrecognized potential in neglected livestock species in Sub-Saharan Africa? Recurrent evolution of cryptic triploids in cultivated enset increases yield. Unclear if triploid enset is any more palatable than the diploid. Interesting that traditional knowledge picks up ploidy. A systematic review of four selected species.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit. They allow producers to raise productive livestock, setting up the ranch to turn a profit.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 12, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins suspended live cattle, horse and bison imports from Mexico due to the northward spread of New World Screwworm, affecting U.S.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 10, 2025

Digital business assets should be identified and protected the same way a rancher protects livestock from coyotes sniffing along the fence, says agri-food Read More

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 14, 2025

Erratic is the word of the day and the markets are responding hour-by-hour, day-to-day, and week-to-week with the news, says Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange in this episode of the Beef Market Update. In the southern U.S., cash markets bounced back last week and have managed to hold those gains. In the southern U.S.,

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Team Alberta Crops and the Intensive Livestock Working Group in Alberta have been working to ensure that the provincial government had the opportunity to hear Read More Farms and ranches cannot operate without water.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 9, 2025

Hybrid rye is making waves in the North American livestock industry, and for good reason. As more producers explore alternative feed ingredients, hybrid rye is proving to be a nutrient-rich, high-yielding, and flexible option that benefits both livestock and farm economics.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 5, 2025

Report finds seed oil ban would raise feed prices for livestock farmers, while consumers would pay high meat prices.

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Western FarmPress

MAY 14, 2025

Tim and Laurie Munns were some of the early innovators demonstrating the grazing benefits of the crop, with help and advice from the USDA-ARS Forage and Range and Research Lab in Logan, Utah.

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 13, 2025

Thanks for tuning in to this Thursday edition of RealAg Radio for the Farmer Rapid Fire brought to you by Corteva Crop Protection! Host Shaun Haney checks in with: Steve Twynstra of Ailsa Craig, Ont.; Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Riley Anderson of Morris, Man.; and, Chad Beagle of Rimbey, Alta.

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 5, 2025

A healthy pasture is the backbone of a successful livestock operationit provides the food that keeps your animals strong and growing. But lets face it: even the best pastures can hit a rough […] The post Secrets to actually building a healthy, productive pasture appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

APRIL 30, 2025

SLPA is a comprehensive bill that promotes competitive agricultural markets and invests in economic development by addressing acute livestock supply chain issues, supporting small meat and poultry processing plants, and promoting training programs that will bolster the resilience of communities and their food systems.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 6, 2024

G reenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems rose 10% between 2000 and 2022, with livestock contributing to around 54% of farmgate emissions. Vegetable oils grew by 133 percent between 2000 and 2021, largely driven by an increase in palm oil production.

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Food Politics

DECEMBER 2, 2024

USDA’s Dereliction in Containing Bird Flu Could Cause Calamitous Pandemic (Part 1) An inherent conflict of interest – USDA both regulating and promoting livestock industries – prevents appropriate responses to outbreaks of infectious disease. Yet here it is with two articles on the looming threat of bird flu. billion agriculture industry.

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West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As winter sets in, the role of hay in keeping our livestock well-fed and healthy becomes paramount. This year, however, the hay supply is tight across the country, prompting us to think strategically about how […] The post Surviving hay shortages: Ways for a successful winter appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 10, 2024

There are no shortage of issues when it comes to agricultural policy in Canada, and advocacy is important to ensure that farmers voices are heard. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) held its AGM last week and welcomes new president Bill Prybylski.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Thanks for tuning in to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio. The trio discusses: Ag minister Lawrence MacAulay’s trip… Read More

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 27, 2025

Measuring how much forage your livestock are actually eating is a big dealit’s the starting point for making smart decisions about their nutrition and overall care. You can […] The post How to actually track forage intake like a pro appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Livestock producers across the country have spent time throughout the summer making feed plans, whether those plans entail sourcing hay and silage, or putting it up themselves, it is important to know what nutrients that feed. With the changing leaves of fall comes thoughts of cozy sweaters, cups of hot chocolate and … winter feed.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Rain, or lack of it, market prices, and predators can make farming livestock a risky business. Rain, or lack of it, market prices, and predators can make farming livestock a risky business. Then there is the risk of having cows that do not birth easily, have low immunity, or do not process feed efficiently. While the first.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 4, 2025

On todays show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. On todays show, host Shaun Haney is joined by Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange for the Beef Market Update. Thanks for tuning in to the first episode of RealAg on the Weekend for 2025!

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 18, 2024

That means that livestock feed needs to be grown within a very short timeframe and the animals that are consuming it are fed for Read More It can be a challenge to talk about ranching in Canada without also talking about winter. For half the year, in most parts of the country, there is little that grows.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 11, 2024

it looks like the trades are going to come in steady to one higher and the north is pretty steady with last week, says Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange in this. In the southern U.S., Read More Steady to higher seems to be the common theme in the majority of cattle markets throughout North America. In the southern U.S.,

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 13, 2024

A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of British Columbia promises to deliver timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers. It will help veterinary clinics that provide livestock care with recruitment and Read More million program will focus on northern B.C.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In the Beef Market Update this week, Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange and RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney start the conversation with the good news that the U.S. fat cattle market in the south and in the north the live market, appears to be gaining some ground, coming off of the early September lows. That being. That being.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In this Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange tells RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney that this could be due to packers possibly dragging their feet on the choice cut out, which has lost some of its momentum. There is still a strong. Read More Trade was slow to get moving this week in the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 23, 2024

In that time, a growing movement of farmers and ranchers have been shifting their practices to make use of the impact that livestock can have on the soil beneath their hooves. Read More How to create and maintain healthy soils has been a topic of conversation and data collection for at least the past 40 years.

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Real Agriculture

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In this Beef Market Update, Anne Wasko of the Gateway Livestock Exchange tells RealAgriculture’s Shaun Haney that this could be due to packers possibly dragging their feet on the choice cut out, which has lost some of its momentum. There is still a strong… Read More Trade was slow to get moving this week in the U.S.

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Real Agriculture

JANUARY 31, 2024

3NOP is a livestock feed ingredient aimed at reducing methane emissions from cattle. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has approved 3-Nitrooxypropanol, known as 3NOP, for use in Canada.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 28, 2024

Technological advancements in agriculture have brought us herbicide-tolerant crops, traceability and genomic advancements in livestock, and sectional control and variable rate tech to name a few. Technology has the capacity to vastly simplify our lives, or take mundane, repetitive tasks and make them easy or automatic. Read More

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