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5 days ago | 
beefweb.com | Tanya Eadie
A newly announced trade agreement-in-principle between the United States and the United Kingdom is being hailed as a win for American cattle producers, with the framework including enhanced market access for U.S. beef exports. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has expressed strong support for the deal, which comes after years of advocacy and groundwork by the organization.
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5 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
A new gut loop model developed at the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) is revolutionizing how scientists study intestinal immunity in young calves. Spearheaded by Dr. Philip Griebel, the model allows researchers to isolate and study multiple intestinal immune responses within a single animal, significantly reducing the number of animals needed in research.
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5 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
🌱 As planting season begins, here are four spring storage tips to help your seed stay strong and ready for the field.
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6 days ago | 
beefweb.com | Tanya Eadie
U.S. beef exports saw a modest increase in March 2025, signaling strong international demand despite market challenges, especially with China. According to USDA data compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), beef exports totaled 109,330 metric tons (mt) for the month, up 1% year-over-year. Export value reached $922 million—4% higher than last March and the highest since June 2024. Taiwan: March exports to Taiwan jumped 34% in volume to 5,086 mt and 33% in value to $60.5 million.
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6 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
As seen in the Horizon Seeds Newsletter. 2025 marks my first planting season with Horizon Seeds. After joining the organization in September of 2024, I am very excited to see actual infield performance and product going into the ground. Having been in Agriculture and particularly the seed business for 30 years I never tire of the excitement of a new season.
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6 days ago | 
beefweb.com | Tanya Eadie
Sale Dates: April 25 – May 1, 2025The latest cattle market results from Ontario auctions show solid pricing across fed and stocker beef categories, with particularly strong demand for lighter-weight calves and well-finished steers and heifers. Below is a summary of key trends for the Ontario beef sector. Fed Steers – Medium & Large FrameOver 1250 lbs: Averaged $286.23/cwt, with a high of $319.00. 1001–1250 lbs: Averaged $296.72/cwt, topping at $350.00.
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6 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Dairy farmers across the United States saw some relief in 2024 as milk prices increased and input costs stabilized, improving overall margins in most states compared to 2023. USDA data from the Agricultural Resource Management Survey reveals key shifts in milk production costs and returns per hundredweight sold. In 2024, the U.S. average gross value of production rose to $25.02/cwt, up from $22.51/cwt in 2023, primarily driven by higher milk prices ($22.44 vs.
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6 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Source: University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of ExtensionWritten by: Aerica BjurstromLameness issues impact every dairy herd in one form or another. Not only does lameness affect a cow’s health and well-being, but it’s also costly to the farm’s bottom line. Lameness cases in the dairy herd impact reproduction, milk production, herd health, and longevity.
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6 days ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
A new vaccine developed by South Dakota-based Medgene is now available to help protect calves from cryptosporidiosis, a common and challenging parasitic disease in young livestock. This marks the first vaccine approved in the U.S. for use against Cryptosporidium parvum (C. parvum), a zoonotic protozoa responsible for significant health setbacks in neonatal calves. Cryptosporidiosis is one of the leading causes of diarrhea in young calves, often appearing within the first weeks of life.
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1 week ago | 
dairyproducer.com | Tanya Eadie
Feeding management plays a vital role in dairy cow health, productivity, and welfare. Even when cows are provided with the same diet, milk yield and feed intake can vary significantly due to non-dietary factors such as overcrowding, feeding frequency, and feed access. This article outlines strategies dairy farmers can use to improve feed management and optimize cow performance across different life stages.
