Custom Article Fields https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us Canadian cattle sector looks to Indo-Pacific for long-term export growth jeffrey@agproud.com In countries where rising populations are increasing demand for imported protein such as South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) sees a chance to build stronger global trade relationships with Canadian producers and exporters. In countries where rising populations are increasing demand for imported protein such as South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines, the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) sees a chance to build stronger global trade relationships with Canadian producers and exporters.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63653 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63653-canadian-cattle-sector-looks-to-indo-pacific-for-long-term-export-growth Forage Market Insights: Markets hold steady as supply signals shift marian@agproud.com Markets hold steady with firm demand, and wide quality spreads as uneven moisture keeps the outlook cautious. Markets hold steady with firm demand, and wide quality spreads as uneven moisture keeps the outlook cautious.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63626 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63626-forage-market-insights-markets-hold-steady-as-supply-signals-shift A grand experiment: Windy Hill Meadows' big science project tyrell@agproud.com A mad scientist.That’s what Kimberly Wolter calls her husband, Bradley. She’s teasing, of course, but says it with all the affection in the world. And there is certainly more than a kernel of truth to her assertion. A mad scientist.

That’s what Kimberly Wolter calls her husband, Bradley. She’s teasing, of course, but says it with all the affection in the world. And there is certainly more than a kernel of truth to her assertion.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63594 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63594-a-grand-experiment-windy-hill-meadows-big-science-project 63594-marchant-image0.jpg The stuff of legends: North Dakota’s Red Legend Cattle Located near Cooperstown in east-central North Dakota, Red Legend Cattle is a family ranch focused on producing high-quality Red Angus genetics. Brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler formed their partnership in 2013 and today manage a herd of registered Red Angus cattle alongside a diversified grain and row-crop operation. Located near Cooperstown in east-central North Dakota, Red Legend Cattle is a family ranch focused on producing high-quality Red Angus genetics. Brothers Mark and Bryan Ressler formed their partnership in 2013 and today manage a herd of registered Red Angus cattle alongside a diversified grain and row-crop operation.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63541 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63541-the-stuff-of-legends-north-dakotas-red-legend-cattle 63541-thomas-Ressler-Red-Legend-Cattle-2.jpg Equipment Hub: What’s the condition of your mower-conditioner? aoverbay@vt.edu In hay season, equipment downtime isn’t just inconvenient – it’s the fastest way to lose forage quality and profit. In hay season, equipment downtime isn’t just inconvenient – it’s the fastest way to lose forage quality and profit.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63534 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63534-equipment-hub-whats-the-condition-of-your-mower-conditioner mechanics-corner.jpg Where conservation meets cattle country s_joyce@ducks.ca For generations, Saskatchewan’s Touchwood Hills have been cattle country, a place where rolling grasslands, sheltering aspen bluffs and dependable water shaped ranching livelihoods and rural communities. For generations, Saskatchewan’s Touchwood Hills have been cattle country, a place where rolling grasslands, sheltering aspen bluffs and dependable water shaped ranching livelihoods and rural communities.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63516 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63516-where-conservation-meets-cattle-country 63516-joyce-cattle-THCR.jpg Getting transition cows right: Where precise nutrition turns into real profit agrant@supremeinternational.com There is a stretch of time on every dairy that quietly determines how well a cow will perform during her lactation. The transition period is when cows either get off to a smooth, productive start or begin a chain reaction of health and performance problems that are hard to fix later. There is a stretch of time on every dairy that quietly determines how well a cow will perform during her lactation. The transition period is when cows either get off to a smooth, productive start or begin a chain reaction of health and performance problems that are hard to fix later.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63446 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63446-getting-transition-cows-right-where-precise-nutrition-turns-into-real-profit The Good Dirt: Tweak it a little We had no idea when we sold one of our wheel lines that several half gallons of Reed’s Dairy ice cream would be thrown in as part of the deal, not to mention the jalapeno cheese curds and creamy chocolate milk. This shouldn’t have surprised me, as I’ve noticed even the suggestion of moving wheel lines evokes varying emotions in people. We had no idea when we sold one of our wheel lines that several half gallons of Reed’s Dairy ice cream would be thrown in as part of the deal, not to mention the jalapeno cheese curds and creamy chocolate milk. This shouldn’t have surprised me, as I’ve noticed even the suggestion of moving wheel lines evokes varying emotions in people.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/blogs/20/post/63615 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/blogs/20-ag-proud-idaho-guest-blog/post/63615-the-good-dirt-tweak-it-a-little 63615-nichols-staff.jpg Klondike Farms: Built with grit, guided by stewardship, growing for the next generation marian@agproud.com Precision tools and long‑view management help Klondike Farms turn complex field variability into confident, data‑driven decisions. Precision tools and long‑view management help Klondike Farms turn complex field variability into confident, data‑driven decisions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63601 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63601-klondike-farms-built-with-grit-guided-by-stewardship-growing-for-the-next-generation 63601-viney-1316.jpg Richards Ranch enhances tradition with virtual fencing info@halterhq.com The Hackley family is blending 160 years of ranching heritage with modern technology, refining the grazing practices their ancestors pioneered. The Hackley family is blending 160 years of ranching heritage with modern technology, refining the grazing practices their ancestors pioneered.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63578 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63578-richards-ranch-enhances-tradition-with-virtual-fencing 63578-beaumont-richards-ranch-4.jpg Checkoff Watch: Strategic intelligence helps checkoff grow sales, build trust Farmers rely on credible information to make decisions every day. The dairy checkoff follows the same approach so we can fulfill our mission of driving sales and building trust. Farmers rely on credible information to make decisions every day. The dairy checkoff follows the same approach so we can fulfill our mission of driving sales and building trust.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63535 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63535-checkoff-watch-strategic-intelligence-helps-checkoff-grow-sales-build-trust Trace minerals’ impact on cow performance and longevity jerpow@uark.edu It is evident with advances in beef production that for cattle to perform at their greatest potential, it is important that their nutritional demands are met. Optimizing cattle performance depends on meeting the nutritional demands for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Minerals are generally divided into two different classes: macrominerals and microminerals, also referred to as trace minerals. It is evident with advances in beef production that for cattle to perform at their greatest potential, it is important that their nutritional demands are met. Optimizing cattle performance depends on meeting the nutritional demands for energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. Minerals are generally divided into two different classes: macrominerals and microminerals, also referred to as trace minerals.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63478 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63478-trace-minerals-impact-on-cow-performance-and-longevity 63478-cheek-2039.jpg From 80 cows to modern efficiency powerhouse: Halarda Farms jeffrey@agproud.com When Anton Borst talks about the future of his dairy, it’s clear the plan stretches well beyond the next milk cheque. When Anton Borst talks about the future of his dairy, it’s clear the plan stretches well beyond the next milk cheque.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63464 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63464-from-80-cows-to-modern-efficiency-powerhouse-halarda-farms 63464-kennett-163450.jpg The future of the dairy industry is sustainable, profitable martha.baker@alltech.com Farmers have long been committed to sustainability, though they haven’t always called it that. The promising part is that the end results and ultimate goal have always been the same, while the path to achieve the goal has just looked a little different. Farmers have long been committed to sustainability, though they haven’t always called it that. The promising part is that the end results and ultimate goal have always been the same, while the path to achieve the goal has just looked a little different.


]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63443 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63443-the-future-of-the-dairy-industry-is-sustainable-profitable 63443-baker-getty.jpg Pas de saison morte pour les vaches laitières : gérer le stress chez ces athlètes métaboliques dshock@novavet.com Vos vaches travaillent autant qu'un joueur de la LNH un soir de match — mais sans jour de congé. Découvrez comment gérer le stress cumulatif pour protéger la santé et la performance de vos athlètes métaboliques. Vos vaches travaillent autant qu'un joueur de la LNH un soir de match — mais sans jour de congé. Découvrez comment gérer le stress cumulatif pour protéger la santé et la performance de vos athlètes métaboliques.
 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63331 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63331-pas-de-saison-morte-pour-les-vaches-laitieres-gerer-le-stress-chez-ces-athletes-metaboliques 63331-shock-dixon.jpg Low snowpack, early runoff: Idaho's tough water year cassidy@agproud.com “It was the warmest winter on record since 1895,” said Erin Whorton, a hydrologist and water supply specialist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service during the Idaho Water Users Association summer meeting in June. “It was the warmest winter on record since 1895,” said Erin Whorton, a hydrologist and water supply specialist with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service during the Idaho Water Users Association summer meeting in June.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63636 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:48:28 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63636-low-snowpack-early-runoff-idahos-tough-water-year 63636-woolsey-1.jpg Corn price unchanged at $4.40 per bushel abby@agproud.com The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date. The June World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE) showed the 2026-27 U.S. corn outlook is virtually unchanged relative to last month. Fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026-27 reflect mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025-26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol and exports based on data to date.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63658 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63658-corn-price-unchanged-at-440-per-bushel What Idaho grain producers need to know about ARC-CO and PLC changes xetienne@uidaho.edu Each year, grain producers in Idaho with Farm Service Agency (FSA) base acres face an important enrollment decision: Should they sign up for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)? Each year, grain producers in Idaho with Farm Service Agency (FSA) base acres face an important enrollment decision: Should they sign up for Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC)?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63585 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63585-what-idaho-grain-producers-need-to-know-about-arc-co-and-plc-changes 63585-etienne-getty.jpg Water quality: The problem child on beef operations carrie.veselka@agproud.com When breedback rates drop and herd health becomes a concern, have you thought to check your water sources? When breedback rates drop and herd health becomes a concern, have you thought to check your water sources?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63576 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63576-water-quality-the-problem-child-on-beef-operations Relatively speaking, is it RFV or RFQ? RFQ was designed to fix RFV’s blind spots – so why are producers still split on which number to trust? RFQ was designed to fix RFV’s blind spots – so why are producers still split on which number to trust?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63549 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63549-relatively-speaking-is-it-rfv-or-rfq 63549-pearce-Relatively-speaking---is-it-RFV-or-RFQ---field-sticks---IMG_3094-(Yoana-N)-(1).jpg AAFC cuts threaten Canadian agri-food research and innovation Sweeping job and program cuts across AAFC are reshaping Canada’s research landscape, as the Liberal government targets a 15% budget reduction across all federal departments. Seven research facilities are slated for closure. Sweeping job and program cuts across AAFC are reshaping Canada’s research landscape, as the Liberal government targets a 15% budget reduction across all federal departments. Seven research facilities are slated for closure.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63515 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63515-aafc-cuts-threaten-canadian-agri-food-research-and-innovation 63515-derksen-getty.jpg Challenges and opportunities for the next generation of beef producers bryan.sanderson@alltech.com For the cow-calf producer, the last couple of years have been maybe the most financially rewarding in the history of the beef business in the U.S. Many people talk about the strong financial performance and how that could lead to beef herd expansion in the next couple years, and the “10-year cattle cycle” would agree, but for how long? For the cow-calf producer, the last couple of years have been maybe the most financially rewarding in the history of the beef business in the U.S. Many people talk about the strong financial performance and how that could lead to beef herd expansion in the next couple years, and the “10-year cattle cycle” would agree, but for how long?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63502 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63502-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-next-generation-of-beef-producers 63502-sanderson-illustration.coreylewis.jpg Can you afford to ignore genetic diversity? adrianne.trennepohl@genusplc.com While it may not dominate headlines or industry top 100 lists, genetic diversity plays a critical role in protecting herd performance, minimizing risk and preserving future opportunities. In today’s dairy environment, genetic diversity is not optional. It is a herd’s insurance policy. While it may not dominate headlines or industry top 100 lists, genetic diversity plays a critical role in protecting herd performance, minimizing risk and preserving future opportunities. In today’s dairy environment, genetic diversity is not optional. It is a herd’s insurance policy.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63462 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63462-can-you-afford-to-ignore-genetic-diversity Reading manure: An indicator of nutrition and rumen health sblez@verizon.net Every cattle producer knows that one key “byproduct” from a cattle operation is manure. But are you aware that the appearance of manure in the pasture can provide a great deal of information about the animals, the quality of pastures and forages, as well as overall nutrition and health? Every cattle producer knows that one key “byproduct” from a cattle operation is manure. But are you aware that the appearance of manure in the pasture can provide a great deal of information about the animals, the quality of pastures and forages, as well as overall nutrition and health?

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63428 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63428-reading-manure-an-indicator-of-nutrition-and-rumen-health Milk markets push PPDs, uniform prices to continue climbing in May jenn@agproud.com The average Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) uniform milk price climbed 85 cents in May for an average price of $20.87 per hundredweight (cwt) across all 11 orders. Both May’s uniform milk price and producer price differentials (PPDs) edged upward, a reflection of the current market dynamics facing dairy producers, but at a much slower pace than what was realized in March and April. The average Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) uniform milk price climbed 85 cents in May for an average price of $20.87 per hundredweight (cwt) across all 11 orders. Both May’s uniform milk price and producer price differentials (PPDs) edged upward, a reflection of the current market dynamics facing dairy producers, but at a much slower pace than what was realized in March and April.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63660 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:06:58 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63660-milk-markets-push-ppds-uniform-prices-to-continue-climbing-in-may Net zero by 2050: Are dairy processors ready to go? aatrujillo@uidaho.edu Cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer just a regulatory checkbox for U.S. dairy processors. As customers, retailers, investors and consumers place increasing pressure on food companies to address emissions, dairy processors are becoming more actively engaged in carbon footprint reduction efforts. Cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is no longer just a regulatory checkbox for U.S. dairy processors. As customers, retailers, investors and consumers place increasing pressure on food companies to address emissions, dairy processors are becoming more actively engaged in carbon footprint reduction efforts.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63561 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63561-net-zero-by-2050-are-dairy-processors-ready-to-go Water and feed: Managing the basis for life grec@novonesis.com Effective water and feed management are the cornerstones of a profitable and healthy beef cattle operation. When properly executed, these two elements work in tandem maximizing performance, reducing health issues and improving overall efficiency. Effective water and feed management are the cornerstones of a profitable and healthy beef cattle operation. When properly executed, these two elements work in tandem maximizing performance, reducing health issues and improving overall efficiency.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63544 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63544-water-and-feed-managing-the-basis-for-life 63544-eckerle-Feedlot_red_beef_empty_crib.jpg Forage tests: Which values are pertinent to your goals? sfonnesbeck@uidaho.edu Forage tests turn laboratory numbers into harvest decisions by showing which quality values match your goals. Forage tests turn laboratory numbers into harvest decisions by showing which quality values match your goals.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63540 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63540-forage-tests-which-values-are-pertinent-to-your-goals 63540-fonnesbeck-4576.jpg Matching the cow to the grass taylor.garcia@westwayfeed.com From lush spring growth to dormant winter range, the nutrient value of what a cow grazes can swing dramatically. Yet, the cow’s requirements don’t swing nearly as wildly. That mismatch is where performance is either captured … or lost. From lush spring growth to dormant winter range, the nutrient value of what a cow grazes can swing dramatically. Yet, the cow’s requirements don’t swing nearly as wildly. That mismatch is where performance is either captured … or lost.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63529 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63529-matching-the-cow-to-the-grass 63529-garcia-1.jpg Du tarissement au pic de lait : les meilleures pratiques pour préparer les vaches en transition au succès matthew.boyle@zoetis.com Les vaches laitières sont exposées à de nombreux risques pour leur santé durant les trois mois de la période de transition. Ces risques sont associés aux changements métaboliques importants qu’elles vivent en passant d’une période de tarissement à la production laitière, tout en traversant le vêlage. Trouver des façons de soutenir la santé des vaches durant cette période peut améliorer leur productivité, leur rentabilité et contribuer à la santé de leurs veaux. Les vaches laitières sont exposées à de nombreux risques pour leur santé durant les trois mois de la période de transition. Ces risques sont associés aux changements métaboliques importants qu’elles vivent en passant d’une période de tarissement à la production laitière, tout en traversant le vêlage. Trouver des façons de soutenir la santé des vaches durant cette période peut améliorer leur productivité, leur rentabilité et contribuer à la santé de leurs veaux.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/63459 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/63459-du-tarissement-au-pic-de-lait-les-meilleures-pratiques-pour-preparer-les-vaches-en-transition-au-succes 63459-boyle-Zoetis-DairyWellness.jpg