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External parasites in your dairy herd can turn shiny coats into tattered ones and reduce the comfort, efficiency, and performance of the herd.   “Lice are typically going to be found around the neck, shoulders, or back of cattle and there's a couple of different kinds. We have b...

Jessie Samarin the 2022-2023 Oregon Reporter says many people from more urban areas may not appreciate it, but people and businesses in rural areas are very supportive of the next generation of farming.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-9791, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Legislation recently introduced seeks an excise tax on the sale and export of water-intensive crops grown in the U.S. by foreign governments.  Arizona Democrat Representative Ruben Gallego introduced the Water Protection Act of 2022, as Arizona and other states face prolonged drought. ...

The USDA said last week all cattle and calves between the United States and Canada combined to total 111 million head on July 1st, a 2% drop from the 113 million head on July 1 of last year.  All cows and heifers that have calved, at 44.5 million...

When it comes to the ongoing conversation of climate change, the impact agriculture has, and what the future of the industry looks like, Cameron Mulrony said it's vital that producers share how cattle benefit the climate.  The Vice President of the Idaho Cattle Association pointed out the non-farming community needs to know that the beef industry is a good guy when it comes to the climate conversa

To ensure a high-quality and nutritious product, antibiotics are used with thought and care on dairies, that according to Jen Roberts, a professional services veterinarian with Boehringer Ingelheim.  She said there are several ways producers can put cattle first and use antibiotics judiciously on the dairy. “...

Late last week, USDA released its latest Ag Prices Report, and to no one’s surprise, there were two key topics of discussion.  The rising commodity prices received by farmers in June, and the rising cost of inputs.  Gary Crawford breaks down the details.   If you...

A lot of focus right now on poultry, because of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza strain moving across the country. While so much attention is on the flocks, Idaho State Veterinarian Dr. Scott Leibsle said it's important that large livestock get the attention they need ...

During the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin annual business conference, Dr. Tom Overton hosted a session on “Ways to Fatten up Your Milk Check.” Overton, from Cornell University, said dairy farming is more than simply selling milk to a processor. He noted ...

The FDA recently announced that it made a low-risk determination for the marketing of products, including food, from two genome-edited beef cattle and their offspring. The IGA results in the equivalent genotype, or genetic make-up, and the short-hair coat trait seen in some conventionally-bred cattle, known as a “slick coat.” Th ...