Top 7 U.S. dairy cattle breeds - AGDAILY
Jan 4, 2022 · Jersey. The Jersey is the smallest major dairy cattle breed, weighing in at between 800 to 1,200 pounds when mature. Jersey cows range in color from dark to light fawn, with or without white marks. They are known for their friendly personality, heat tolerance, feed efficiency, and producing rich milk, high in butterfat, which is great for making cheese and ice cream (yum!).
Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
Oct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
CattleFax: Cattle and beef prices will continue to break records
Feb 5, 2024 · Here’s what cattle prices are forecast to look like in 2024: Fed steers – finished animals ready for harvest will average $184/cwt, up $9 from 2023. Feeder steers (800 pounds) – animals ready to go into a feedlot for final finishing will average $240/cwt, up $20 from last year. Steer calves (550 pounds) – recently weaned calves, usually ...
10 farming and ranching YouTubers to subscribe to now
Jan 16, 2024 · 1. Millennial Farmer. The Millennial Farmer is otherwise known as Zach Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer from west central Minnesota. Zach makes videos about daily life on his family farm. With over 1 million subscribers, Zach’s content serves as a great resource to other farmers and starts a conversation about farming with the public.
USDA mandates EID tags for interstate cattle movement
Apr 29, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued its definitive traceability regulation, mandating the use of electronic ID tags for specific interstate movements of cattle and bison. “Rapid traceability in a disease outbreak will not only limit how long farms are quarantined, keep more animals from ...
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The ultimate guide to planning your farm fence | AGDAILY
May 1, 2019 · A mesh wire fence (Image courtesy of Red Brand) Selecting the fencing material Woven wire. Woven wire fences consist of a number of smooth horizontal wires held apart by stays (vertical wires). This type of fencing comes in a variety of height options, so your choice depends on what animals you are rearing and how high they can jump.. Mesh wire fence. Mesh wire fences are durable and reliable ...
Farm to table: How field corn is harvested | AGDAILY
Aug 9, 2022 · Field corn is commercially harvested using a massive piece of machinery, called a combine. (Combines got their name because they combine the functions of harvesting, threshing, and cleaning the kernels.) Combines of some form have been used since the 1800s. This machine makes harvesting field corn an incredibly efficient process compared to the ...
2022 list of top 50 agtech and foodtech companies is released
Feb 25, 2022 · New this year is a focus on sustainability. With agriculture playing a pivotal role in progressing global sustainability through innovation, the report highlights 10 sustainable companies based on their environmental impact and effort to form a more sustainable future.
7 facts about Black Angus cattle - AGDAILY
Apr 19, 2020 · Most Black Angus cattle are medium to large, naturally polled with large muscle content. Average body weight for bulls is about 1,870 pounds, while cows weigh in at 1,200. Known for their heartiness, the Angus was bred to survive harsh Scottish winters with lots of snow. Overall the breed is known for a relatively easy temperament and fast growth.