Agriculture

Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs. Speaking to Brownfield at World Pork Expo in Des Moines Wednesday, he said vaccination can help reduce mortality, improve average daily gain and prevent gastric […] The post New research links PRRS infection to gastric ulcers in pigs appeared first […]

A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is essential. “A lot of times we’re pretty hyper vigilant about making sure that the cows are in good body condition score, going in the right […] The post Bull management key to successful calving season appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members are also row crop farmers, so rising fuel and fertilizer prices have an impact. “When we’re finishing cattle in Illinois, we’re doing that largely with […] The post Rising input costs impacting cattle producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit The post Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species that is going to be traveling to Missouri from Texas is going to require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that includes a statement: all animals […] The post Missouri initiates New World screwworm plan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed.  Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want to know more about growing and processing their own high oleic soybeans, but he says proper processing requires the right amount of heat, experience, and […] The post Farmers urged not to rush into soybean roasting appeared first on Brownfield […]

Now that New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, what happens next?  Dr. Bud Dinges, the state veterinarian for Texas and executive director of the Texas Animal Health Commission, says a 12-mile radius infested zone has been established around the operation where the lone case of New World screwworm was detected in a three-week-old calf.  “That infested zone, we are not […] The post A confirmed New World screwworm case in Texas triggers movement restrictions and […]

A dairy nutrition researcher says farmers can save money by not over-feeding cows right before calving.   Dr. Phil Cardoso with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield dairy cows need high-quality forage, but when the calf is about to be born, she could be getting too much nutrition. “We are looking at diluting the energy […] The post Too much cow nutrition? Depends on timing appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

New World screwworm was recently confirmed in the southern United States. Russ Daly, a veterinarian with South Dakota State University Extension, says early detection is one of the best ways to manage the pest. He says farmers should be closely monitoring animals. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Early detection key to managing New World screwworm risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.