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Cow-Calf Corner

Cow-Calf Corner

Glenn Selk explains why now is the time to pregnancy check cows for fall births.... More
 U.S. Pork Production and Processing Capacity Expansion

U.S. Pork Production and Processing Capacity Expansion

Over the next two years, the pork industry is likely to expand its packing capacity by 8 to 10 percent as compared to 2016. The main drivers for an expansion in pork production are recent profitability and an overall demand profile that continues to outpace expectation.... More
 Inside A Pig Barn - The Farrowing Room

Inside A Pig Barn - The Farrowing Room

Here is an opportunity to see inside a farrowing room. Farrowing means "the birthing of piglets."... More
 A little creep feed goes a long way

A little creep feed goes a long way

Creep feeding doesn’t just benefit small pigs. Pigs weighing from 14 to 16 pounds at weaning could have nutrient requirements that can’t be met by sow’s milk alone. And, despite their larger size, they don’t have more advanced digestive systems. A 14-pound pig at 21 days has the same digestive s... More
 Egg Farmers Market 2017

Egg Farmers Market 2017

This May, we brightened the morning for Canadian commuters across the country. See how they reacted.... More
How Do You Know If There

How Do You Know If There's Enough Forage In Your Pasture?

Alex Rocateli shows us how to estimate forage capacity before moving livestock on to pasture. He also has information about the upcoming Summer Forages Field Day.... More
Check The Entire Cow For Ticks. They Like To Hide

Check The Entire Cow For Ticks. They Like To Hide

Justin Talley says there are more hiding spots for ticks on livestock than just the ears. He shows us where to look.... More

Angus VNR: Angus Calves Hold Value

Angus VNR: Angus Calves Hold Value

As all calf prices fell dramatically in 2016, Angus cattle held their value better than most. Steve Suther, producer communications for Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), talks about the ways to be sure your cattle top the market. This video news is provided by CAB and the American Angus Associatio... More
 Beef From Cochrane - We Are The Best

Beef From Cochrane - We Are The Best

Vast prairie grasslands provide food for the millions of beef cattle that graze here. Ricardo meets up with Albertan John Buckley, whose ranch borders the Rockies. He explains why Canadian beef is so famous.... More
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We're thick with ticks!

SUNUP talks ticks with Dr. Susan Little, of Oklahoma State University’s Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.... More
Angus VNR: Cattle the Feeders Want

Angus VNR: Cattle the Feeders Want

With the volatility in the markets, cattle feeders increasingly want low-risk cattle. Billy Hall with Chappell Feedlot, tells us what cattle have to do to be successful in the finishing phase. Visit cabpartners.com to learn more.... More
Herd Bull Selection

Herd Bull Selection

Dr. Ron Gill, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist in College Station, discussed herd bull selection for cattle producers at the 54th Stiles Farm Field Day.... More
Pork Expansion in South Dakota Positive

Pork Expansion in South Dakota Positive

The pork industry is expanding in South Dakota due to strong profits and a new opportunity for young people to get into the business. Michelle Rook looks at why this is positive for pork and soybean producers, as well as consumers.... More
Cattle Market Analysis - Scott Brown

Cattle Market Analysis - Scott Brown

Scott Brown, University of Missouri Extension ag economist, gives an overview of supply issues in the world’s top beef-exporting countries.... More
Beef Exports to China - Greg Ibach

Beef Exports to China - Greg Ibach

Greg Ibach, Nebraska Department of Agriculture director, talks about the potential for Nebraska beef exports to China, as well as other ag trade prospects in Canada, Mexico and Japan.... More
Cow-Calf Corner

Cow-Calf Corner

Glenn Selk has advice for maintaining cattle weight gain as the quality of forage slips.... More
Key ingredient for new, sustainable asphalt – pig poop!

Key ingredient for new, sustainable asphalt – pig poop!

With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), civil engineer Ellie Fini and a team at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCA&T) State University have designed a sticky binder made from pig manure that can be used to make asphalt. At a cost of 56 cents per gallon to process, th... More
Livestock Marketing

Livestock Marketing

Derrell Peel says there is potential for cattle producers to make a profit in 2017, but he advises to manage margins closely.... More
How do you handle bulls?

How do you handle bulls?

Stockmanship expert Curt Pate shares some keys about the best way to safely handle bulls.... More
What Is In A Beef Feedlot?

What Is In A Beef Feedlot?

For this week's tour, we head back to Southern Alberta to find out what a feedlot or feedyard is when talking beef. Megan Kolk is going to give of the tour of her families beef farm that can hold as many as 10 000 beef animals, and employs several people from the community.... More
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