Alltech would like to add to the agricultural dialogue as it challenges attendees to consider “What If?” during its first Farm Innovation Series meetings, March 7-21.

The American Angus Association (AAA) says it will make a move that uniifies the organization’s communications efforts and expands the marketing platform for the nation’s Angus cattlemen.

Walking down the aisle of a grocery store, chances are you will find an “excellent source of omega-3” on product labels from eggs to dog food. While consumers have some idea of the health benefits of essential fatty acids, they may not have an idea of the health implications for themselves and their animals.

WW Livestock Systems, manufacturer of cattle handling equipment, introduces the New Generation Beefmaster Squeeze Chute. Innovative design, durability, safety and built-in operator options allow users complete control of their cattle working needs.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined President Barack Obama in Fresno, California, recently to announce that the USDA will provide additional assistance to help farmers, ranchers and residents affected by severe drought in California. At President Obama's direction, USDA has made implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill livestock disaster assistance programs a top priority and plans to have the programs available for sign up by April 15.

Vote for the 2014 Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame inductees now on the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame website. In the sixth year of nominations, this group of nominees showcases five unique pioneers and visionaries for the cattle-feeding industry. From the five nominees, two inductees will be announced during the Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame banquet this summer in Denver, Colorado.

Merck Animal Health has introduced Once PMH IN, the only intranasal vaccine to deliver dual bacterial pneumonia protection in healthy beef and dairy cattle, including calves as young as 1 week of age. Once PMH IN aids in the control of respiratory disease caused by Mannheimia haemolytica and in the prevention of disease caused by Pasteurella multocida – the leading causes of early-onset Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD).

Norbrook Laboratories Ltd. announced that following the FDA’s denial of a Citizen Petition filed by Bayer Animal Health, the FDA has re-instated in full its prior approval of the sale and use of Norbrook’s new Enroflox 100 (enrofloxacin)in cattle and non-lactating dairy heifers less than 20 months of age.

After the wild January ride, cattle and beef markets are settling into somewhat more stable and realistic levels moving forward. A barrage of winter storms has affected consumption and distribution of beef as well as feedlot production. For the year to date, beef production is down 8.6 percent with cattle slaughter down 9 percent. 

Speaking to members of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association at the 2014 national convention, McDonald’s Vice President of Sustainability Bob Langert said the company’s recent pledge to start buying only sustainable beef by 2016 is motivated not just by the customer’s demands – but also the goal of selling more beef.