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Feedlot manure and compost fuels crop performance

Real Agriculture

Two things are true when it comes to agriculture: where there is cattle, there is manure and where there are crops, there is a need for nutrients. Producers have found many ways to handle those two truths individually, but research is showing that some things really are better together.

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Seaweed has a role to play in reducing methane production in cattle

Real Agriculture

This nutrient-dense sea vegetable is a great source of micronutrients and some farmers who feed it also make anecdotal claims, such as reduced incidence of pink eye and healthier cattle. Reports coming out of Australia showing a reduction in methane… Read More Kelp has been used by ranchers in coastal areas for decades as a feed additive.

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Canadian, America, Mexican, and Australian cattle groups sign joint statement following trilateral meeting

Real Agriculture

North American cattle industry representative met last week in Mexico to attend the Confederación Nacional de Organizaciones Ganaderas’ (CNOG) annual meeting and a trilateral meeting between the parties.

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What happens now? Cattle and hog groups react to “Product of USA” labeling decision

Real Agriculture

ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” ” label requirements as it relates to several products, including beef and pork. ag secretary Tom Vilsack released the final wording of the “Product of U.S.A.” Monday, U.S. Read More Monday, U.S.

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How to correctly supplement beef cattle with minerals

Farmers Weekly

Farmers Weekly Breed, environment, production level and liveweight all influence which minerals – and how much – a beef animal needs to support health and performance. Independent ruminant […] The post How to correctly supplement beef cattle with minerals appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Alberta beef and Quebec berry producers named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers for ’24

Real Agriculture

Brothers who raise cattle and run a beef marketing business in Alberta and a couple that produces berries and horticulture crops in Quebec were chosen as national winners at the 2024 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (COYF) Program held in Lethbridge, Alberta, this past weekend.

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How to use light exposure to improve milk production in cattle

Farmers Weekly

By manipulating this to our advantage, we can encourage increased milk production in our cattle. See also: 4 ways to breed your dairy […] The post How to use light exposure to improve milk production in cattle appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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