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Glennis McClure, Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability discusses the newly released “2025 Custom Service Rates for Livestock Production in Nebraska.” This report, published by the Center for Agricultural Profitability, provides insight into what livestock producers and custom operators are charging—and paying—for a wide range of services across the state. McClure discusses what's in the report, how it's compiled, and best practices for using the custom rate data when paying for custom services related to livestock.Find the report at https://cap.unl.edu/customrates.
A new documentary delves into the complex debate surrounding livestock production and the potential impact of a world without cows. The film examines the various sides of the conversation, aiming to spark dialogue about the future of animal agriculture. Stuart McGregor, Vice President Commercial Business of Alltech Canada, acknowledges that there's no simple answer to the question. "The issue is not black and white," he states. "This initiative allows us to start meaningful conversations. It provides a platform for educating people, particularly those who may have been distanced from farm life—whether second, third, or fourth-generation farmers—or those who have moved away from agriculture altogether. It helps them understand the critical role of animal farming, not just in Canada but globally."
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Canyon County is small in size but big in farming.
As expected, the total value of Idaho's agricultural production declined in 2023 compared with the record year of 2022.
Why is gut health important and what connection exists between it and biosecurity? What about feed biosecurity? What role does it play? Our guest in this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is Dr. Jordan Gebhardt, assistant professor with Kansas State University. Dr. Gebhardt joins us to discuss the link between biosecurity and gut health in livestock production.Dr. Gebhardt was part of this week's line up of speakers at the 2024 Kemin Intestinal Health Symposium. We had a chance to catch up with him recently to get a preview of his presentation. To view the 2024 Kemin Intestinal Health Symposium in on-demand, simply go to Kemin.com/symposium and sign up. It is a free symposium open to all.
Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 1 Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 2 Adding to the Landscape 00:01:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 1: Beginning today's show is the 2024 Gardiner lecture speaker, Peer Ederer, as he discusses livestock and meat production for a global society in this 2-segment interview. Peer explains the Dublin Declaration, why meat is important for society and he takes the time to mention many aspects of how livestock impacts the environment. He also says how Kansas farmers and ranchers are supporting the global society. 00:12:05 – Henry C. Gardiner Lecturer: Peer Ederer, Part 2: Peer Ederer continues his conversation. Peer Ederer's Gardiner Lecture Presentation GOALsciences.org aleph2020.org 00:23:05 – Adding to the Landscape: K-State horticulture Extension specialist, Cynthia Domenghini, ends today's show discussing how to add interest to the home landscape with seasonal flowers, pumpkins, gourds and corn. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan
Join us as we welcome Ashlynn Jones from Southeast Iowa, who shares her inspiring journey into cattle farming. Starting with her early experiences in 4-H and showing cattle at national shows, Ashlynn gives us an inside look at her background with the Saler breed, renowned for its maternal traits and crossbreeding potential. She, along with her husband, currently manages a commercial Red Angus herd. Also, she passionately discusses how her upbringing and family support ignited her love for cattle. In another segment, we tackle the complexities of farm family transitions, sharing personal experiences of taking over a multi-generational farm in Eastern Iowa. The discussion highlights the challenges of communication and coordination, emphasizing the importance of strong communication channels and forward-thinking to prevent misunderstandings. We explore the emotional aspects of family dynamics and stress the importance of not taking things personally. By maintaining open communication and remembering that everyone is working towards the same goal, we illustrate how to navigate the intricate process of farm succession effectively.Additionally, we delve into practical aspects of pasture management and cattle care. From our journey to restore overgrazed pastures through strategic paddock management and rotational grazing, to sharing tips on grass growth and cattle management, this episode is packed with actionable insights. We also explore the use of social media to share agriculture stories, overcoming fears related to video content creation, and connecting with audiences outside of agriculture. Finally, we transition to our famous four questions, where Ashlynn shares her favorite grazing resources, essential farm tools, and advice for newcomers. Tune in for an episode filled with practical tips, personal stories, and valuable advice for anyone passionate about livestock production and sustainable farming practices.Links Mentioned in the Episode:FacebookInstagramTikTokAg Steward's Profitable Regeneration Masterclass SeriesGrazing Grass MerchVisit our Sponsors:Noble Research InstituteRedmondKencove Farm Fence
Rotational grazing offers a variety of benefits to growers, their crops and livestock. From enhancing cattle productivity to improving forage stands, rotations provide us with substanial value. Gain valuable insights into the benefits of rotational grazing and the technologies that have advanced its efficiency from Brianna Elliot, Techgonomist at Olds College. This episode of The Dirt will provide growers with helpful information about the reality of rotational grazing and its impact on sustainability based on research performed at Olds College. To learn more about projects that the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production is working on, visit www.oldscollege.ca. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
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In this episode of the AgNext Podcast, JR and Pedro speak with Dr. John Ritten about his recent publication, “Does Drought Intensify the Effects of Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs on Livestock Production and Net Revenue in Semiarid Rangelands?” Prairie dogs are an important part of the ecosystem, but also impact cattle. In addition, drought impacts both cattle production and prairie dogs. Tune in to learn about Dr. Ritten's findings and these variables ultimately impact livestock production and net revenue. This publication can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.011 About AgNext AgNext is at the forefront of research in animal and ecosystem health, dedicated to enhancing the profitability of the supply chain. Serving as a crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers, AgNext drives innovation in sustainable animal agriculture. Our research focuses on advancing the science of animal agriculture to ensure a safe, secure, and nutritious food supply. Our mission is to identify and scale innovations that foster animal and ecosystem health, promoting profitable industries that support vibrant communities. Learn more at agnext.colostate.edu. Music Credit, Producer, and Artwork Song: Tony Petersen - Dusting the Broom (downloaded from Artlist) Producer: Erica Giesenhagen Artwork: Julia Giesenhagen
Early feed intake. How important is it to nursery pig performance and getting pigs off to the right start? What might it mean when it comes to supporting pigs through future health challenges?Joining us today to provide tips to help swine producers better evaluate, monitor and improve nursery pig performance is Rachel Johnson, swine technical sales specialist with Purina Animal NutritionThis episode of Feedstuffs in Focus is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition. Driven to unlock the greatest potential in every animal, Purina is an industry-leading innovator offering a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets. For more information, visit purinamills.com. If you would like to hear more conversations about some of the big issues affecting the livestock, poultry, grain and animal feed industries, subscribe to Feedstuffs in Focus on your favorite podcast channel.
What is the latest research on sustainable livestock production telling us? And what might the future hold for beef and sheep farmers? In this episode, Neil seeks answers to these questions and lots more, over a cider in an Oxfordshire pub with Professor JUDE CAPPER from Harper Adams University.Listen and you'll hear: an overview of her research (1m07s); the task of making livestock production work both economically and environmentally (5m05s); assessing the carbon footprint of farms across the UK (7m10s); the challenge of creating behaviour change (12m24s); the role of retailers and consumers (15m46s); exploring the controversial role of GM crops and hormone-treated animals (18m22s); and TB vaccines - a help or a hindrance? (28m35s);Follow Jude on X here and on Instagram here.This podcast is produced by jakelloyd.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whilst growing up in Sydney, Natalie Bell (L: @Natalie Bell) fostered a passion for cattle through her high school's agriculture Show Team. Her journey continued with an Agricultural Science degree from Sydney Uni with honours in Livestock Production. She has worked across multiple sectors including a Parent Seed agronomist role in QLD and various roles within the domestic Pork industry. Currently based in Holbrook, NSW Natalie is a Business Analyst in the cattle industry. Natalie is also the founder of Hylo Ag, a sustainability start-up aiming to help the Australian livestock industry revolutionise on-farm plastic waste. Hylo Ag's innovative approach enables farmers, feedlots and abattoirs to recycle plastic ear tags. In her spare time, Natalie enjoys playing touch football, lawn bowls and flipping old furniture. Don't forget to send us an email if you know of a story that we should tell at hello@generationag.com.au *Become a Patreon Partner* - https://patreon.com/generationag Find us here: Instagram: @generation.ag Twitter: @generation_ag Website: www.generationag.com.au
Join me as I sit down with Evan Gunthorp of Gunthorpe Farms to peel back the layers of regenerative livestock production and processing. Our engaging dialogue journeys through the intricacies of managing a multi-species grazing system sans cattle, touching on the delicate dance of pigs, turkeys, sheep, and ducks, all choreographed under the regenerative agriculture umbrella. Evan imparts wisdom on the unique challenges and rewards of running a USDA-inspected processing plant and how it intertwines with the fabric of their business model and local community. Listen in as Evan details the careful craft of their pig breeding program, with a particular fondness for Durocs and their crosses, while also embracing other breeds to refine litter size and carcass quality. We consider the implications of adding gourmet breeds like Mangalitsa to the mix, ponder the delicate balance of sow management, and share insights on maintaining a consistent breeding cycle. Our conversation spans from the pasture to the processing plant, as we tackle topics such as the logistical ballet of transporting livestock, seasonal pasture growth challenges, and the dance of turkey farming as we cater to the rhythm of the Thanksgiving market.Hear about the gritty realities and triumphs of farming as we dissect the economic viability of hair sheep breeds and contrast pig processing efficiencies. Evan's expertise shines as we dissect the choices behind duck breeds, the farm's strategic wholesale market penetration, and the critical role of on-farm processing in sculpting their brand. Lastly, we appreciate the collective wisdom of social media groups and the underestimated value of everyday farming tools, rounding off with a contemplation on the merits of focusing on processing over slaughtering. If you're drawn to the heartbeat of small-scale farming and the insights of a vertically integrated operation, this is a conversation not to be missed.LinksGunthorp Farmshttps://gunthorpfarms.com/ Follow us on social media!Website: https://grazinggrass.com/Facebook: Grazing Grass PodcastInstagram: @grazinggrassTwitter: @grazing_grassAffiliate links:Riverside - Create professional-quality podcast episodes with ease using Riverside's seamless recording and editing tools.Podium - Unlock your podcast's potential with Podium, the AI copywriter for show notes, articles, social posts, and more!
Silvopasture is not a new concept. However, our methods of implementing it have changed. There are indeed ways that cattle can coexist with timber management, but there are significant limitations. We touch on some of those concepts, but if you want to get mooving, we recommend digging deeper by checking out: https://smallfarms.cornell.edu/2018/07/six-key-principles-for-a-successful-silvopasture-2/ and joining some great groups like: https://www.appalachianforestfarmers.org/.
The climate impact of animal agriculture is only one of the aspects that needs to be addressed for sustainable productions systems. The importance and urgency to mitigate methane emissions must be integrated with the social and economic aspects of livestock production and the other environmental issues such as nutrient management and biodiversity. The current state of our food systems are the result of decades and even centuries of the choices people have made which will take time to change. When it comes to global warming methane is the emergency brake that can limit temperature rises in the short term. Methane from livestock is one of the global methane sources and a key focus of Sara Place's work.Over the last 12 months her team has collected and analysed samples from over 900 animals. This research showed over 30% variation in emissions from similar animals under similar conditions, the cause of which is yet to be understood. This huge variation is an opportunity to use selecting breeding to permanently lower livestock emission. However, to achieve this there will need to be a vast increase in the numbers of animals monitored. Sara Place is an expert in livestock systems sustainability for AgNext at Colorado State University where she brings where she combines her methane mitigation work with her experience in all aspects of livestock sustainability across academia, industry associations, and private industry. I recently caught up with Sara to discuss his work. You can listen to the conversation here.AgNext at Colorado State University is wholly focused on researching, teaching and communicating their work on sustainable animal agriculture.
Are you passionate about breeding robust and resilient animals? If so, this is the podcast for you.Our guest this week is Dr Wendy Rauw, a renowned expert in animal genetics and breeding. Wendy's career has taken her to various corners of the world, working with a diverse range of species, from sheep and cattle to chickens and even fish. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.In this episode, Wendy and Mark explore topics ranging from 'genotype by environment (GxE) interaction' to the significance of prioritising robustness and resilience in breeding strategies, especially in our ever-changing climate. Wendy also tackles the challenges of integrating welfare and production traits into breeding objectives, emphasising the importance of striking a balance in various production systems.If you're intrigued by the art and science of breeding animals for a sustainable and resilient future, this podcast is a must-listen!Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited, we help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best - info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand.These companies are leaders in their respective fields and it is a privilege to have them supporting the Head Shepherd Podcast. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE
In this episode, we discuss coyote biology and management and how hunting, trapping and other forms of harvest can be used as lethal control measures to manage livestock losses. Resources: How to trap a coyote extension publication: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/c660.pdf Coyote trapping video series: https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife/playlists
In this episode, we discuss coyote biology and management and how hunting, trapping and other forms of harvest can be used as lethal control measures to manage livestock losses. Resources: How to trap a coyote extension publication: https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu/pubs/c660.pdf Coyote trapping video series: https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife/playlists
Being involved in agriculture connects kids to their communities. Rebecca Mott and John Tummons (University of Missouri) share how we can use youth livestock experiences to encourage deep reflection and growth toward independence. Resources: https://bit.ly/41h9lYl
It's swine time with the hog guy! New guest, Dan Vague, joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Dan is the VP of LIvestock Production for Swinelink, which is a division of Premier Companies.Dan will give us a glimpse into his career with Premier and his transition into his current role for Swinelink. He'll also share what the entire process looks like to take their hogs from start to finish including the types of feed the hogs eat, the care they receive, and what goes into disinfecting and maintaining the barns. Dan will also provide insight into the technology in the barn which monitors and controls everything from temperature to feed and how swine care is changing due to Prop 12. “We're the most productive and most cost effective when we're taking good care of the animals.”
Can animal welfare practices be related to gut health, and how can improvements in gut health contribute to overall animal welfare?Joining Feedstuffs' Ann Hess today to share her expertise on animal welfare is Dr. Jennifer Walker. Dr. Walker is Co-Founder and Chief Animal Welfare Officer at Kinder Ground and Director of Quality and Care for Danone North America where she is responsible for managing milk quality from farm to factory gate as well as the development and management of Danone North American's industry leading animal welfare program.You can hear more from Dr. Walker and many other experts for FREE at the virtual Kemin Intestinal Health Symposium – Sessions are available for on-demand viewing now. Register and access today at www.kemin.com/symposium.For more information, on this and other topics, we invite you to visit our websites - www.Feedstuffs.com, and www.NationalHogFarmer.com. While you are there be sure to check out our digital editions and our new Feedstuffs 365 platform.
9-22-23 AJ DailyPreweaning Protocols During a Strong Cattle MarketAdapted from an article by Heather Smith Thomas for Angus Beef Bulletin September WASDE: Ringing in 50 Years With Reduced Corn, Soybean Yields and Lower Livestock Production Expectations Adapted from Market Intel article by the American Farm Bureau Federation USDA Launches Program to Support Agricultural Employers and Farmworkers Adapted from a release by the USDA Compiled by Paige Nelson, field editor, Angus Journal. For more Angus news, visit angusjournal.net.
Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State University Entomologist, talks about some general information about flies and ticks in livestock production. She also talks about management of these organisms. A few specific topics include: resistance, appropriate pesticide usage, and biologic control. To view the entire presentation from the Beef Cattle and Forage Field Day here is the link https://youtu.be/AcYLkuXFoGg. Also, be sure to subscribe to our channel to see the materials as they become public.
The current recommendation of not exceeding two to three parts per million of ergot alkaloids in ruminant feed could be too high, according to research being conducted at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro is an associate professor there and the Saskatchewan Beef Industry Chair, and his research over the past four years has... Read More
Joining Anthony for this episode of our sustainability series on VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Martin Mitchell, Chief Sustainability Officer at CEVA. In this episode, Anthony and Martin discuss a whole range of sustainability topics. Martin shares how he found himself in this role at Ceva, some of his experience attending the Veterinary Green Discussion Forum, and a bit about Ceva's sustainability vision. They discuss what vaccines Ceva make to help limit the use of antibiotics, the importance of animal welfare, Martin's views on Livestock production and how it may have to change in the next 20 years. Topics such as Ceva's drug for helping treat koalas with chlamydia and whether bankers/the finance sector need to be doing more towards sustainability are also covered.
Food production is essential. Full stop.As demand for food and the urgency for sustainable crop and animal production increases, our need for better tools increases: artificially intelligent, mechanized, data-driven tools. With this, however, come challenges: how do we help get these, so called, "smart" tools into the hands of those who will be using them on the frontlines? And opportunities: how do we start to understand each farm is different and localized data will help to increase sustainable production? In this episode, we talk with Joy Agnew and Lorna Baird from Olds College of Agriculture and Technology about smart farming, how the College uses its Smart Farm to support famers to use the tools, and how it teaches the next generation of food producers and entrepreneurs to use, develop and test these tools in the field. We also talk about the Pan Canadian Smart Farm Network that's spreading across the country, with the various locations sharing data and learnings to increase overall knowledge, and the support the College provides entrepreneurs through its Centre for Innovation, as well as partnerships with Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks and the Technology Access Centres. This is an inspiring episode. Welcome to Shift.Bios Joy AgnewJoy grew up on a grain farm near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and earned her Ph.D. in Ag/Bio Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. At Olds College of Agriculture and Technology, Joy oversees the applied research portfolio and smart farm operations. Applied research at Olds College is focused on crop and livestock production with a specialty in environmental stewardship, technology integration and data utilization to improve productivity and sustainability of food production. Joy also has a leadership role in the development of the College's Smart Ag Ecosystem, bringing together the academic programming, applied research, strategic partnerships, smart farm operations, and extension & communication activities to help the College meet its goal to be a leader in Smart Agriculture. In 2021, Joy was named one of Canada's top 50 most influential people in Canadian Ag by Canadian Western Agribition.Lorna BairdLorna is the Manager of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Olds College Centre for Innovation where she helps people with new business ideas and small to medium-sized businesses access networks of people, organizations and programs that can help them develop their entrepreneurship journey. Lorna also supports Business Development for the Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production at the College where she continues to help those same individuals and businesses develop, validate and demonstrate new technologies or innovative techniques. Lorna also co-chairs the Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network, one of eight Regional Innovation Networks across the province that are supported by Alberta Innovates. The networks work collaboratively and share ideas and noteworthy practices. Shift by Alberta Innovates focuses on the people, businesses and organizations that are contributing to Alberta's strong tech ecosystem.
In this episode of the TopSoil Podcast, Mitchell and Rory sit down to discuss sustainability from a global perspective. Their conversation is specifically tailored around beef and livestock production which has taken a bad wrap when it comes to sustainability. However, animal agriculture can play a vital role in improving the sustainability of the world driven by agriculture. Listen in for a new perspective outside of the row crop space and tune in to hear what is happening from the global ag industry perspective. Mitchell Hora Continuum Ag | Founder & CEO WebsiteFacebookTwitterLinkedInRuaraidh (Rory) PetreExecutive Director of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable BeefInstagramTwitter LinkedIn
“Why is my bacon so expensive?” Returning guest, Gary Calloway, joins hosts Ryan Priest and Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies. Gary is the Vice President of Livestock Production at SwineLink. A division of Premier companies, SwineLink comes alongside contract growers to provide management practices to pork facilities owned by local families by using the latest tech and their years of experience.Ryan, Sal, and Gary cover a wide range of topics including swine care, reasons bacon is so expensive, and what it looks like to partner with SwineLink. You'll learn more about swine nutrition, their diets in various stages of development, wean-to-finish practices, and ways SwineLink works to keep diseases out of their facilities. They'll also discuss the technology in the barn and how a grower can keep tabs on what's happening in the barn without physically being there. If you've been looking for a more secure way to get into livestock production, partnering with SwineLink might be the right move for you!
Amber Boeshans is executive director of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance. She talks more about the increasing interest of livestock development in North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Farm Talk Segment is brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Council. Amber Boeshans serves as Executive Director of the North Dakota Livestock Alliance and talks more about the excitement in growing the state's livestock industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Professor Tommy Boland from the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science, joined Pat Murphy, Head of Environment KT, Teagasc, on this week's podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Addressing the multiple challenges in achieving sustainable pasture based livestock production'. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc's Catherine Keena. To register for future webinars visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/ For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/
Thinking about getting into livestock? Ryan Batt, Facility Manager at United Producers, joins Sal Sama and Ryan Priest on this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies. Ryan spent his childhood in the FFA, got his ag degree from Vincennes, and has been with United Producers for the last 22 years. As one of the nation's largest livestock marketing operations, United Producers is a co-op that moves about three million head of livestock every year. On this episode of The High Ground, you'll learn more about the livestock Little York can sell including cattle, horses, sheep, and hogs, and what happens to the livestock after they're purchased. Ryan explains how the process works, how the auctions flow, and the basics on animal safety. The livestock industry is not immune to the pressure of the labor market and trucking industry, and you'll also hear how that has to be taken into consideration, especially with regard to animal safety.
This week we talked with guest Jose Dubeux. We discussed how to develop a sustainable livestock production system.
Livestock producers could play a role in helping crop producers manage one of their costliest inputs. A simple, sustainable, and effective - yet not well-known - solution for rising fertilizer prices, is digestate, the byproduct of anaerobic digestion of organic waste material like animal manure.In this episode we talk with Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the American Biogas Council, who shares his insights on what's happening in the fertilizer market and how this alternative source of nutrients can be a boon for livestock and feed grain producers alike.You can read more of our coverage of the commodity markets and developing production technologies in the pages of Feedstuffs; you can find the latest issue now by visiting Feedstuffs.com and clicking on “Digital Editions.”
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Farm and Ranch News for Tuesday, March 15, 2022 In today's farm and ranch news, Ron Hays talks with Jordan Cook who was honored by the Sirloin Club at the 2022 OYE as an Agriculturalist Under 40- being honored in the Livestock Production category ...
FarmBits hosts Asya Macon and Micah Most are joined this week by Dr. Yijie Xiong, Assistant Professor of Precision Livestock Management at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and two of her graduate students, Joshua Dotto and Jean Niwenshuti. Listen in as we discuss some of the precision tools being evaluated by Joshua & Jean in poultry, swine, and beef feedlot settings, as well as the goals of Dr. Xiong's research program and her philosophy on the adoption of new technologies. If you like what you hear from FarmBits, go to your favorite podcast platform and leave us a 5-star rating to help others find the podcast, too! Guest Contact Information: Dr. Yijie Xiong, Assistant Professor of Precision Livestock Management University of Nebraska- Lincoln Email: yijie.xiong@unl.edu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yijie-xiong-8655a7206/ Jean Niwenshuti, Graduate Student of Precision Livestock Management University of Nebraska-Lincoln LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niwenshutijean/ Joshua Dotto, Graduate Student of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering University of Nebraska-Lincoln FarmBits Contact Information: E-Mail: farmbits@unl.edu Twitter: @NEDigitalAg Host Contact Information: Asya's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asya-macon-080677189/ Micah's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-m-0a295a16a/ Twitter: @micah_most Opinions expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast are solely their own, and do not reflect the views of Nebraska Extension or the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Two years into a global pandemic, the challenges facing the animal protein and animal feed industries are many, from labor and logistics to inflationary pressures and ongoing human health concerns. Leading a global company in this space is no small task in the best of years, let alone in the current environment.At this week's International Production and Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia, leaders of the global animal feed and poultry production companies gathered to reconnect, and to discuss challenges and opportunities amid the various headwinds facing the industry. During the Expo Feedstuffs broadcaster Andy Vance sat down with Alltech CEO Dr. Mark Lyons to discuss his perspective on the current situation, drawing on his extensive experience in China. We also discuss his outlook for the animal protein sector in 2022 and beyond, including the findings of this year's Alltech Agri-Food Outlook survey.This episode is sponsored by Alltech.
You've seen the signs; from your local diner to national retail chains and seemingly every business in between, the “help wanted” sign is practically everywhere you turn. Although the COVID pandemic created a complex and confusing labor market on a national scale, the agriculture sector has dealt with labor challenges for a long time, particularly in the areas of live animal production and logistics.One area where food animal producers and processors have turned to overcome domestic labor shortages is across the border.According to HR professional Silvia Castañeda with Eichelberger Farms, producers might be overlooking one specific visa program in their efforts to source foreign workers on their farms. In this episode, Silvia explains some of the specific challenges to recruiting and retaining employees in the swine industry, and about her company's experience with the Trade NAFTA Visa program.This episode of Feedstuffs In Focus is sponsored by Topigs Norsvin, the second largest swine genetics company in the world. The TN70 is the flagship parent sow of Topigs Norsvin, described as being a self-reliant sow capable of raising her own pigs and requiring less human intervention in the farrowing house. When challenged with finding qualified employees, hire the TN70. Visit tn70.topigsnorsvin.com to see what producers are saying about their experience with the TN70.
The term “regenerative agriculture” has become more commonly discussed in recent years, but like many new terms – and like many oft-repeated buzzwords in agriculture and food marketing – it may not be well understood by most people, or even well-defined in general. What does regenerative agriculture mean, and what role does regenerative farming play in the future of the meat industry?In this episode we talk with Robby Sansom, the co-founder of Force of Nature, a regeneratively-sourced meat company, and from Curt Covington, senior director of AgAmerica Lending. Feedstuffs editor Sarah Muirhead talked with Sansom and Covington during a recent Feedstuffs 365 livestream to explore what is being done by producers of all sizes to keep meat on consumers' plates, as well as what the structure of the future meat industry might look like.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.
Sustainability is such an oft-discussed topic of conversation in the food space that it's become a buzzword. Who defines it? What does it mean? Aren't farmers already doing a lot to improve soil, air and water quality?In this episode we talk with Lauren Brey, managing director of the Farmers for Sustainable Food Coalition. We caught up with Lauren at the World Dairy Expo this week in Madison, Wisconsin, to answer some of those big questions about sustainability. She is one of the farmers leading the effort to better define and document the sustainability work happening on farms every day across the country, and to get in alignment with the food companies and supply chain partners who are more and more driving the discussion every day.For all of our coverage of World Dairy Expo, log in to Feedstuffs365, our video streaming platform, for a series of interviews with farmers, dairy business leaders and technological experts. We covered everything from new livestock identification and monitoring technology to the outlook for dairy producer profitability over the next two years.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.
In this episode we go back in time to 1946. My father-in-law Paul Parson tells the story of when his granddad trailed a huge flock of sheep up into the high country in Montana. Along the way the sheep had to be protected from black bears and coyotes. Granddad had a lever action Winchester 32 Special and two bullets in the gun when a grizzly came into camp.
As consumer demand for animal-derived protein grows, so do concerns among some consumer segments about the overall sustainability of livestock production. Increasingly, the animal health industry is researching the development of products and services that enable livestock producers to deliver products that fit consumer preferences for environmentally sustainable protein options.In this episode we talk with Jenna Lansing, Director of the Agri-Food WatchDesk at Aimpoint Research, a global strategic intelligence firm specializing in the agriculture and food sectors. The firm blends military intelligence techniques with market research capabilities to help organizations in the industry understand what's really happening in the marketplace, what's going to happen in the future, and what to do to ensure success no matter what that future brings.Lansing manages a team of analysts who monitor hundreds of intelligence sources daily to understand what's happening across the value chain, helping clients see potential impacts and disruptions they might not have otherwise seen. She discusses discusses recent launches, development and approval of new products that reduce methane and ammonia emissions in food animal production, allowing farmers to raise more livestock while reducing their environmental footprint.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.
As the U.S. economy pulls out of a pandemic-induced recession, the specter of inflation has reared its head. Wednesday the Federal Reserve hiked its expectations for inflation this year and signaled that it would move up the timetable for raising interest rates. All of this has great implications for the livestock and animal feed sectors, from the increased cost of inputs and materials to an increased cost of capital.Last week at World Pork Expo in Des Moines, Iowa, we sat down with Jayson Lusk, a distinguished professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University, to get an economist's take on how worrisome inflation is to the industry at this point. Dr. Lusk also shared his view of what macroeconomic factors he's watching as the economy fully reopens moving into the second half of the year.This episode is sponsored by CENTRAL LIFE SCIENCES. Get control of flies on your dairy operation with an integrated pest management program built around ClariFly Larvicide and Starbar Products from Central Life Sciences. ClariFly Larvicide offers feed-through control that prevents the emergence of nuisance flies from the manure of treated animals by as much as 96%, and Starbar features a lineup of baits, traps and sprays that address fly problems in all areas of your dairy operation. Flies can spread disease and lead to decreases in milk quality and yields. Learn how to limit their impact at centralflycontrol.com.
By 2050, experts predict that 10 million people will die of antibiotic-resistant infections—surpassing deaths from cancer. As the world continues to rebuild from the pandemic, it's more critical than ever that we address this growing crisis. Together we can work to strengthen our food systems and reduce the misuse of antibiotics. Event brought to you by Food Tank and Applegate. —Lena Brook, the Director of Food Campaigns, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council —Tiffany Derry, an American chef well-known for her appearances on Top Chef —John Ghingo, the CEO of Applegate, a natural and organic meat brand —Joel Gindo, who runs Free Happy Farm in South Dakota, where he raises pigs —Ramanan Laxminarayan, the Founder and Director of the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy —Ron Mardesen, a fifth-generation family farmer at A-Frame Acres in Iowa —Lance Price, a professor at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health and the Founding Director of GW's Antibiotic Resistance Action Center. Moderated by Jane Black, who is a nationally known food writer and journalist, and myself. After two years of declines, the number of antibiotics given to animals is rising, according to recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) research. Antibiotic resistance is a global health crisis, and it's fueled by the overuse of antibiotics in livestock. In fact, more than 80% of antibiotics sold in the U.S. go to farm animals. And that number is growing: Sales jumped 11% between 2017 and 2019, according to the FDA.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday that it continues to investigate the weekend cyberattack on JBS, revealing that the May 30 attack was the work of a Russian ransomware gang. The incident, which shut down nine beef plants across the U.S., was the latest cyberattack on U.S. infrastructure and one of the first in the food production industry to gain widespread media attention. While JBS said that production at all JBS USA and Pilgrim's Pride facilities resumed Thursday, the incident highlighted the potential vulnerabilities of our technologically advanced, digitally-oriented food production and processing system. In this episode we talk with Professor James Lowe, director of the I-Learning Center at the University of Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine. Lowe says disruptions anywhere in the food animal supply chain cause major impacts up and down that chain. COVID-19 was the most recent major disruption to the meat industry, but he says this cyberattack exposes another vulnerability in a highly-mechanized industry.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting their website UnitedANH.com.
In this episode, plans to build the UK's biggest solar farm on a swathe of productive agricultural land have sparked calls for a debate on the future of the countryside.Opponents say the farmland should be used to produce food – not energy. But the company behind the scheme say it is needed to combat climate change.More than 2000 farmers have joined an online platform to increase returns from their livestock enterprises – we examine how it works.What's the verdict on the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme? We find out from NFU leaders from the livestock, dairy and cereal sectors.And we meet the Norfolk cheese maker who invested £250,000 to turn a wooden goat shed into a state of the art farm shop.
Mac Marshall, Vice President of Market Intelligence for the U.S. Soybean Export Council and the United Soybean Board, says the hot spots for protein demand around the world are geographically diverse, and center around emergence in livestock feeding - primarily pork and poultry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Technology drives so much of the modern economy. From app-based food ordering to online banking to the idea that someday we may be ferried about in autonomous vehicles, our lives are increasingly aided or driven by technological advancement. What about livestock production? Are food animal producers keeping pace with the developments in automation, innovation, big data or artificial intelligence?In this episode we talk with a pair of technological innovators in food animal production about the state of technology in barns, and what’s coming in the years to come.Jon Hoek is president of Summit SmartFarms, a company focused on the integration of human capital and technology solutions for protein producers. Jon and his colleagues work with livestock producers to better manage their animals and employees – and how the animals and employees interact. Scott Whitlock is President of Flexware Innovation, a 25-year old software and automation technology integrator.Scott grew up on a pig farm and uses his firm’s production and manufacturing integration experience to augment Summit’s focus on people, culture, and process.This episode of Feedstuffs In Focus is sponsored by Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Production and their #ScienceHearted podcast, “Food Chain Chats.” Each episode is a #ScienceHearted discussion about the topics that matter most in the world of animal and food production—and food safety. Subscribe wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
Winter Storm Uri, the latest in a series of winter storms this month, pummeled much of the Heartland, from deep into Texas on through the High Plains and across the Midwest. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more than 73% of the Lower 48 states was covered in snow by Wednesday — the largest snowcover for a single day since NOAA began tracking this data in 2003.With extreme cold temperatures lasting far longer than normal in several regions affected by the storm, the implications for livestock producers and marketers are significant. During a Feedstuffs 365 live panel this week, Dennis Smith with Archer Financial predicted that cattle slaughter will likely drop 40,000 head this week due to the situation. Although most of the issues with plant shutdowns are happening in Texas due to the significant strain placed on the state’s electric grid, plants in Kansas were also being idled, shut down, or slowed.In this episode we talk with Oklahoma State University agricultural economist Derrell Peel, who was – in his words – hunkered down due to the storm during our conversation. He provides some insights into what cattle and hog producers are up against, and what it might mean for cattle and hog slaughter, as well as how the extreme weather might affect consumer meat demand in the coming days.RELATED STORY: Winter Storm Uri batters agriculture supply chain
Kevin brings nearly 20 years of experience in financing, managing, growing, and investing in early-stage companies. Kevin brought his operational expertise in managing and growing other organizations to the Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) in 2013 as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer where he oversaw all financial, human resource, information technology, and legal aspects of the organization. Kevin's major focus was on the daily management of the organization's assets which included real estate, limited partner positions in venture funds, and direct equity positions in early-stage animal health, agriculture, and human health companies. His extensive experience in finance and growing early-stage companies also helped prepare the KBA's portfolio investment companies for future acquisition.
Kevin brings nearly 20 years of experience in financing, managing, growing, and investing in early-stage companies. Kevin brought his operational expertise in managing and growing other organizations to the Kansas Bioscience Authority (KBA) in 2013 as its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer where he oversaw all financial, human resource, information technology, and legal aspects of the organization. Kevin’s major focus was on the daily management of the organization’s assets which included real estate, limited partner positions in venture funds, and direct equity positions in early-stage animal health, agriculture, and human health companies. His extensive experience in finance and growing early-stage companies also helped prepare the KBA’s portfolio investment companies for future acquisition. The post Venture Capital and its Critical Role in Livestock Production and Animal Health | Kevin Lockett appeared first on Popular Pig.
Many farmers are no doubt grateful for the rain continuing to fall throughout parts of New South Wales. Although we love the precipitation coupled with the warm weather we need to be on the lookout for the potential animal health and nutritional concerns that may develop. In this episode of It's Time For Ewe Fiona Macarthur is joined by Robert Inglis to talk about this topic. Rob was raised on his family farm in southern New South Wales and completed a Bachelor of Science and an associate diploma in farm management. Rob worked as an agronomist, farm manger and ruminant nutrition technical officer before resuming his current role as the Livestock Production manager for Elders. In addition to his work at Elders Rob works extensively with industry. To date he has facilitated about 30 Lifetime Ewe Management Groups and collaborated with AWI and MLA to deliver Bred Well Fed Well workshops and more recently he has delivered our popular Winning With Weaners workshop.
Southeast Asia's demand for protein in the form of animal meat is increasing by more than 4% every year. This has important consequences for regional food security and household incomes and wellbeing. Laos and Cambodia are ideally placed in the region to meet the demand. However, current livestock production and health practices pose a constraint and are preventing this opportunity from being realised. In addition, farmers in both countries contend with high costs of production, variable returns and changing government policy, which is similar to the situation experienced by Australian farmers. Associate Professor Russell Bush talks to Dr Natali Pearson about his work towards improving livestock health and food security in Laos and Cambodia, and describes how better livestock management can have a transformative impact on livelihoods. Associate Professor Russell Bush is an expert in applied Livestock Production within the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, leading research and teaching activities in Southeast Asia and Australia. He is also a cattle and sheep producer from southern New South Wales with over 45 years’ experience which provides a unique perspective when interacting with smallholder farmers in Laos and Cambodia where three multi-year ACIAR funded livestock research for development projects have recently concluded. A/Prof Bush recognises the value of participatory training involving multi-disciplinary teams to ensure key messages are conveyed to stakeholders, including farmers (industry), support personnel, government, and university staff/students. He has also worked on previous livestock projects in Indonesia, China, and Pakistan. If you'd like to know more about Associate Professor Bush's work, head to the Mekong Livestock blog: mekonglivestock.wordpress.com/publications/. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Southeast Asia's demand for protein in the form of animal meat is increasing by more than 4% every year. This has important consequences for regional food security and household incomes and wellbeing. Laos and Cambodia are ideally placed in the region to meet the demand. However, current livestock production and health practices pose a constraint and are preventing this opportunity from being realised. In addition, farmers in both countries contend with high costs of production, variable returns and changing government policy, which is similar to the situation experienced by Australian farmers. Associate Professor Russell Bush talks to Dr Natali Pearson about his work towards improving livestock health and food security in Laos and Cambodia, and describes how better livestock management can have a transformative impact on livelihoods. Associate Professor Russell Bush is an expert in applied Livestock Production within the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, leading research and teaching activities in Southeast Asia and Australia. He is also a cattle and sheep producer from southern New South Wales with over 45 years' experience which provides a unique perspective when interacting with smallholder farmers in Laos and Cambodia where three multi-year ACIAR funded livestock research for development projects have recently concluded. A/Prof Bush recognises the value of participatory training involving multi-disciplinary teams to ensure key messages are conveyed to stakeholders, including farmers (industry), support personnel, government, and university staff/students. He has also worked on previous livestock projects in Indonesia, China, and Pakistan. If you'd like to know more about Associate Professor Bush's work, head to the Mekong Livestock blog: mekonglivestock.wordpress.com/publications/. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre's website here.
Southeast Asia's demand for protein in the form of animal meat is increasing by more than 4% every year. This has important consequences for regional food security and household incomes and wellbeing. Laos and Cambodia are ideally placed in the region to meet the demand. However, current livestock production and health practices pose a constraint and are preventing this opportunity from being realised. In addition, farmers in both countries contend with high costs of production, variable returns and changing government policy, which is similar to the situation experienced by Australian farmers. Associate Professor Russell Bush talks to Dr Natali Pearson about his work towards improving livestock health and food security in Laos and Cambodia, and describes how better livestock management can have a transformative impact on livelihoods. Associate Professor Russell Bush is an expert in applied Livestock Production within the School of Veterinary Science at the University of Sydney, leading research and teaching activities in Southeast Asia and Australia. He is also a cattle and sheep producer from southern New South Wales with over 45 years’ experience which provides a unique perspective when interacting with smallholder farmers in Laos and Cambodia where three multi-year ACIAR funded livestock research for development projects have recently concluded. A/Prof Bush recognises the value of participatory training involving multi-disciplinary teams to ensure key messages are conveyed to stakeholders, including farmers (industry), support personnel, government, and university staff/students. He has also worked on previous livestock projects in Indonesia, China, and Pakistan. If you'd like to know more about Associate Professor Bush's work, head to the Mekong Livestock blog: mekonglivestock.wordpress.com/publications/. For more information or to browse additional resources, visit the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre’s website here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The last few decades have brought significant technological transitions in rangeland science and animals, specifically with advances in wireless and sensor technologies and access to “big data”. Dr. Cibils answers a few key questions: How can we direct inevitable change in desirable ways? Through these transitions, which can sometimes be disruptive economically or socially, how can we sustain the flow of rangeland products to consumers and improve environmental conditions in order to maintain or increase the well-being of those who live, work, and recreate on rangelands? Dr. Cibils and Tip discuss using technology to reduce ranch operational costs, GPS-enabled animal trackers that provide real-time location data, renewed interest in heritage breeds such as Criollo and Raramuri, and more. Learn more about Dr. Cibils' work at https://southwestbeef.org/ Recently published papers are available here: https://jornada.nmsu.edu/user/10211/biblio. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3cgfYRq
Want to know how to do it right? We hear from Shaelyn Bauer and her new baby, Diehl, on all things regenerative grazing, holistic management, sustainable ranching operations, and natural resource management. This is where you make your money in ranch ownership and Shaelyn is here to tell you how.Born and raised on a ranch in Eastern Montana, Shaelyn is now the founder of H Open A Ranch Consulting, where she provides grazing management and monitoring support to livestock producers. Focusing on Holistic Grazing Management, she has a background in natural resources, ecological health assessment and managed intensive grazing systems and a degree in Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems - Emphasis in Livestock Production from Montana State University-Bozeman.
In this weeks episode we speak with Dr Frank Mitloehner Dr. Frank Mitloehner is a professor and air quality specialist in cooperative extension in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis. As such, he shares his knowledge and research, both domestically and abroad, with students, scientists, farmers and ranchers, policy makers, and the public at large. He is passionate about understanding and mitigating air emissions from livestock operations, as well as studying the implications of these emissions on the health of farm workers and neighbouring communities. In addition, he is focusing on the food production challenge that will become a global issue as the world's population grows to nearly 10 billion by 2050. Frank is also director of the CLEAR Centre, which has two cores – research and communications. The CLEAR Centre brings clarity to the intersection of animal agriculture and the environment, helping our global community understand the environmental and human health impacts of livestock, so we can make informed decisions about the foods we eat and while reducing environmental impacts. Frank received a Master of Science degree in animal science and agricultural engineering from the University of Leipzig, Germany, and a doctoral degree in animal science from Texas Tech University. He was also awarded in 2019, the prestigious Borlaug CAST Communication Award for outstanding communication efforts in the field of agricultural field. You can follow Frank (@AGHGGuru) on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/GHGGuru
Altering cows' diets to include arable products such as grains, and maize and cereal silages can reduce urinary N concentrations and methane emissions, whilst maintaining or increasing milk quality and production. Pablo Gregorini, Professor of Livestock Production at Lincoln University explains the research. www.cutthecrop.co.nz
Lions and tigers and bears oh my! All countries have challenges with predators preying on sheep and lambs and the USA has some of the biggest challenges. In this episode we learn strategies to protect our flock from a pro! Crystal, her husband and their boys run Emsoff Livestock Company in Chilcott California (near the Nevada border), focusing on show lambs, Dorpers, Hampshires and livestock guardian dogs (LGD). Crystal is a first generation sheep producer, she studied Animal Science at University in Texas, has worked for the US Forest Service managing cattle and 8,000 western range ewes in the Tahoe National Forest. She has served on the Western States Dorper Association for two years, she shows Dorpers and is training to be a sheep judge and best of all she can talk about sheep all day. In this episode we explore:That Crystal is like me and you! - she can talk about sheep all day!What predators are there in the US? What is the impact of these predators on sheep and their business? What do predators cost (in terms of loses or $$) US sheep producers each year?What they use to successfully manage these predators?What LGDs work best?How should you treat a LGD?What about any birds of prey as lamb predators like vultures? What about alpacas?When are lambs most vulnerable to predators?Where should someone start if they are wanting to lamb for the first time or if they wanting to improve their lamb survival rate re predators?You can reach Crystal at:http://www.emsofflivestockcompany.com/https://www.facebook.com/EmsoffLivestockCompany
• COVID-19 and livestock production • Controlling flies in cattle herds • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • KSRE assistance for home gardeners 00:01:30 – COVID-19 and Livestock Production: K-State veterinarian Gregg Hanzlicek responds to questions that have come about the COVID-19 outbreak as it relates to livestock production, stressing that cattle and other animals are not potential carriers of the disease...he tells cattle producers to work around their herds as they normally would, as COVID-19 differs significantly from other strains of animal-based coronavirus. 00:12:55 – Controlling Flies in Cattle Herds: K-State veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff advises cattle producers to start lining out their game plan against fly activity in their grazing herds this spring and summer, and what control approaches they'll use: he talks about insecticidal ear tag selection and feed-through insecticide products, among other options. 00:24:16 – Ag News: Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:33 – Home Gardening Options: K-State Extension state leader in horticulture Cheryl Boyer talks about the services Extension continues to provide home gardeners this spring amid the COVID-19 situation. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.
“Your learning has not stopped when you left college, does not stop when you finish your training program, does not stop when you finish whatever it is you’ve done... even if you are in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s, you have to continue to improve your skills and prepare for the future… which is going to be extremely competitive.” – Aidan Connolly. Our guest is Aidan Connolly, another bright mind of the Global Swine Industry. Aidan is CEO of startup Cainthus and an adjunct professor at University College Dublin and China Agricultural University. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from University College Dublin and a master’s degree in international marketing from the Smurfit School of Business, University College Dublin, Ireland. He is also an executive board member of the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF), the National Chicken Council and the National Turkey Federation, and of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA). What you will learn: Things that seemed futuristic but are already starting to happen in livestock production; What is coming down the pipe and we should watch for, from an innovation standpoint; The future of agriculture; What separates successful swine professionals from those that are not. Aidan’s favorite swine-related book: Modern Pig Production (John Gadd) Aidan’s favorite book unrelated to swine: Sapiens (Yuval Noah) Edited by Lauro Faccin
Climate change. It has become one of the thorniest political problems and most socially-contentious issues in recent memory. From “Meatless Mondays” to the Impossible Burger, the notion that eating less meat might be good for the environment has gained traction in media coverage of climate issues and among consumers.But what does the data say?According to the 2019 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, "Productivity Growth for Sustainable Diets, and More," released last month by Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, agricultural productivity growth – increasing output of crops and livestock with existing or fewer inputs – is growing globally at an average annual rate of 1.63 percent. Unfortunately however, that rate is below what is needed to reach future anticipated global needs.Animal agriculture in the U.S. has experienced significant productivity gains over the past 30 years, dramatically reducing the environmental footprint of the livestock production industry. Robin White, assistant professor of animal and poultry science at Virginia Tech explains that if livestock production in the U.S. was eliminated, total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions would decline by only 2.9 percent.In this episode, White takes a deeper look at the data underlying this thorny issue, and offers some hope for livestock producers and for consumers of animal-sourced proteins.For more information, visit Feedstuffs online.Follow Feedstuffs on Twitter @Feedstuffs, or join the conversation via Facebook.
On this episode of the Sustainable Dish Podcast, I speak with Frank Mitloehner, a specialist in livestock air quality at UC Davis.
It’s been a little while, but stand-in host Lyndsey Smith finally gets a chance at RealAg Radio this week, so that means it’s time for some sheep content. Yes, it does. On today’s show: RealAgriculture’s Jessika Guse joins Lyndsey Smith for the News with Guse and things get political; Sarah Foster, of 20/20 Seed Labs,... Read More
The Farm Animal Care Coaltion of Tennessee (FACCT) has named Julie Giles as its new Executive Director. FACCT Website The post The FACCTs of Livestock Production appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.
Dr. Ryan Katz-Rosene is an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON, Canada) in Political Studies. His research interests include climate change, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable transportation. The blog post for this episode can be found at prof-talks.com.
On this episode of the Sustainable Dish Podcast, I speak with Frank Mitloehner, a specialist in livestock air quality at UC Davis.
One of my favorite sessions at this year's American Agricultural Law Association Conference was titled "Consumer Impact on Livestock Production." I was so excited when one of the speakers, Brianna Schroeder, agreed to join me on the podcast to discuss this really interesting and important topic. Looking in particular at the dairy and poultry industries, Brianna and I walk through certain production practices on the farm that have been driven by various consumer demands. For example, many dairy producers are now selling milk under contracts that may require certain animal care standards on the farm or may limit the type of feeds that may be given to animals. This issue is broad and impacting livestock producers across the country and across various industries as well. We walk through some of the common terms that are popping up in contracts including animal care standards, insuring only non-GMO feed for cows, greenhouse gas emission requirements, limitations and reporting requirement on the use of antibiotics, requiring egg operations to go cage-free and more. Contact Info for Brianna Schroeder (Website) http://www.aglaw.us/brianna-schroeder/ (Email) schroeder@aglaw.us (Twitter) @schroederindy (Blog) http://www.aglaw.us/schroeder-ag-law-blog/ Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show - American Agricultural Law Association Conference in Portland, OR - Guidebook to Understanding Milk Supply Contracts (This document is not available online, but Brianna has kindly offered to mail copies if you email her requesting one). - Blog post discussing litigation challenging CA and MA laws related to egg production - Article detailing California Proposition 12 - Article on Iowa law regarding conventional egg requirement
In episode 7, we move our attention to agri-mecca, Brazil. The country is set to go from strength to strength following 10-year preliminary mid-term forecasts made by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock Production and Supplies (MAPA). However, obstacles are still apparent for the grains, coffee and sugar crops of the “world’s feeder.” Senior Softs and Grains Analyst for IEG Vu, Sandra Boga, outlines the ministry's outlook. IEG Vu will publish three 10-year outlooks on Brazilian crops in the month of August. Access these outlooks and additional resources on the episode 7 page here - http://bit.ly/2w1wBxE
This week on What Doesn't Kill You, host Katy Keiffer is joined by Jonathan Gelbard, lead scientist at Grasslands Alliance and conservation scientist and sustainable agriculture specialist at Conservation Value, which serves clients interested in developing and implementing programs that benefit our environment, climate and economy alike. In partnership with other conservation entities, Dr. Gelbard’s work for Grasslands Alliance and Conservation Value focuses devising innovative programs for distinguishing the livestock producers who demonstrate verifiably good ranch and farm management, and rewarding them with economically valuable benefits.
This week on What Doesn't Kill You, host Katy Keiffer is joined by Jonathan Gelbard, lead scientist at Grasslands Alliance and conservation scientist and sustainable agriculture specialist at Conservation Value, which serves clients interested in developing and implementing programs that benefit our environment, climate and economy alike. In partnership with other conservation entities, Dr. Gelbard’s work for Grasslands Alliance and Conservation Value focuses devising innovative programs for distinguishing the livestock producers who demonstrate verifiably good ranch and farm management, and rewarding them with economically valuable benefits.
A new research centre aimed at bridging the gap between research and farmers has been announced for Olds College. The Technology Access Centre for Livestock Production will give cattle and sheep producers and students entering the industry a chance to learn first hand ways to enhance production efficiency and promote herd health and welfare.
A cattle market analyst believes we will soon see an increase in livestock production. Why we will see this increase and what producers need to be watching on the markets as this happens here on Rural Roots Canada where we Get to the Stem and Meat of Agriculture.
What are beta agonists? Beta-agonists are a class of non-hormonal compounds fed to livestock. Why should we care? Well, for a number of reasons – including both animal and consumer safety. On this week’s episode of What Doesn’t Kill You, Katy Keiffer is here to catch you up to speed on yet another drug being used in livestock production with esteemed guest Guy Loneragan, a veterinary epidemiologist and Professor of Food Safety and Public Health and at Texas Tech University. Tune in and learn more about beta agonists and the debate surrounding their use. This program was sponsored by Tabard Inn “We had information on almost a million head of cattle across 20 different operations. What we found is relatively consistent across all operations there is a significant increase in the likelihood in death of animals that are administered beta agonists.” [19:00] –Guy Loneragan on What Doesn’t Kill You
What are beta agonists? Beta-agonists are a class of non-hormonal compounds fed to livestock. Why should we care? Well, for a number of reasons – including both animal and consumer safety. On this week’s episode of What Doesn’t Kill You, Katy Keiffer is here to catch you up to speed on yet another drug being used in livestock production with esteemed guest Guy Loneragan, a veterinary epidemiologist and Professor of Food Safety and Public Health and at Texas Tech University. Tune in and learn more about beta agonists and the debate surrounding their use. This program was sponsored by Tabard Inn “We had information on almost a million head of cattle across 20 different operations. What we found is relatively consistent across all operations there is a significant increase in the likelihood in death of animals that are administered beta agonists.” [19:00] –Guy Loneragan on What Doesn’t Kill You
Our grandparents were mostly farmers and ranchers, but now food is produced by less than 3% of the population. This tenuous situation is spreading across the world, from developed countries to the grasslands of Mongolia. The threat to remaining family ranchers in the US and herders of Mongolia has never been more pressing. Can we find a place for the form of livestock production that sustained civilization for thousands of years, or will the pressure of overpopulation and modern production relegate true sustainability to something ‘Out of the Past? [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 17772]
Our grandparents were mostly farmers and ranchers, but now food is produced by less than 3% of the population. This tenuous situation is spreading across the world, from developed countries to the grasslands of Mongolia. The threat to remaining family ranchers in the US and herders of Mongolia has never been more pressing. Can we find a place for the form of livestock production that sustained civilization for thousands of years, or will the pressure of overpopulation and modern production relegate true sustainability to something ‘Out of the Past? [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 17772]
Our grandparents were mostly farmers and ranchers, but now food is produced by less than 3% of the population. This tenuous situation is spreading across the world, from developed countries to the grasslands of Mongolia. The threat to remaining family ranchers in the US and herders of Mongolia has never been more pressing. Can we find a place for the form of livestock production that sustained civilization for thousands of years, or will the pressure of overpopulation and modern production relegate true sustainability to something ‘Out of the Past? [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 17772]
Our grandparents were mostly farmers and ranchers, but now food is produced by less than 3% of the population. This tenuous situation is spreading across the world, from developed countries to the grasslands of Mongolia. The threat to remaining family ranchers in the US and herders of Mongolia has never been more pressing. Can we find a place for the form of livestock production that sustained civilization for thousands of years, or will the pressure of overpopulation and modern production relegate true sustainability to something ‘Out of the Past? [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 17772]
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