The genetics of dairy cattle are evolving quickly, with increasing interest in traits that align with market demand and consumer perception. One trait drawing attention is the type of beta-casein protein found in milk—specifically, the A2 variant.
What Is A2...
AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Rick Naerebout, executive director of the Idaho Dairymen’s Association to discuss the impacts of immigration raids on dairy and beef operations.
Veterinarians play a key role in working with their clients...
Regular water testing is a vital practice for farmers and rural residents to ensure safe and effective use of water for both agricultural and household purposes. The frequency, purpose, and parameters of water testing can vary widely depending on...
Introduction
Dr. Paul Fricke is a professor of Dairy Science and Extension dairy cattle reproduction specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on developing and improving methods for reproductive management of dairy cattle and understanding the biology underlying...
A new program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is now available to support horticulture producers in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). The Horticulture Diversification Program aims to help Island growers diversify crops, adopt climate-resilient practices, and boost...
A new study by the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan reveals that Saskatchewan and Western Canadian farmers produce barley and oats with the lowest carbon intensity globally. The study compared production systems across...
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $3 million in a third intake of the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI), aimed at helping Ontario farmers improve energy efficiency on their operations.
Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership,...
U.S. agricultural producers impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for financial support through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), with up to $16 billion in assistance available. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced...
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Written by John Shutske, Nesli Akdeniz Onuki, Kevin Bernhardt, Hernando Duarte, Carolina Pinzón-Sánchez, Stephanie Plaster and ANGIE J ULNESS
Introduction
Technology and automation continuously reshape the work of running a farm. A little more than a century ago,...
Source: Cottonseed
There are many reasons why dairy and beef producers must reduce or replace forage diets, from forage quality variation and weather to availability patterns and pricing. The key to making a reduced forage diet work and stretching your...
