Placements remain the number to watch

The industry continues to watch the number of cattle placed into feedyards. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says there are some seasonal patterns in placements. “As we get into May, we typically see a pop here,” he says. Placements for April were down, Maples says that’s similar to 2024. “Then as we…… Continue Reading

Indiana FFA elects new state officer team

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. Indiana FFA’s newly elected state president says she’s looking forward to helping the organization grow throughout the next year. Kaitlyn Maruszewski from the Tri-Central FFA chapter says she hopes to inspire members across the state. “Keep taking every opportunity you can and when the opportunities aren’t coming your way, go…… Continue Reading

Direct cattle business continuing to develop

There was another light round of direct cash cattle trade on Thursday, following the light trade reported in the North on Wednesday.  Live deals in Nebraska were at $237.  Dressed deals in the North were at mostly $376, with a few at $377.  That was $3 to $4 lower than the prior week’s weighted average…… Continue Reading

Veterinarian & researcher Dr. Ken Nordlund has died

A dairy researcher and co-founder of The Dairyland Initiative has died. Dr. Ken Nordlund from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine spent many years researching and teaching cow comfort and health around the world and was involved in many studies including using positive pressure tube ventilation systems to mitigate heat stress and respiratory…… Continue Reading

Veterinarian & researcher Dr. Ken Nordlund passes

A dairy researcher and co-founder of The Dairyland Initiative has passed away. Dr. Ken Nordlund from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine spent many years researching and teaching cow comfort and health around the world and was involved in many studies including using positive pressure tube ventilation systems to mitigate heat stress and…… Continue Reading

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