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Using TMR mixers on a beef operation

TMR mixers are becoming a bigger conversation in the beef industry in recent years

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Although total mixed ration (TMR) mixers have been popular on dairy operations historically, they are becoming more common on beef operations, as well. TMR mixers are used primarily for ruminant animals. For both dairy and beef, there are benefits and challenges to implementing a TMR mixer into an operation. TMR mixer 101 TMR mixers usually […] Read more
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association supports the USDA’s new rule for animal disease traceability, but some groups and individuals continue to fight the measures.
Markets, Prime cuts

Lack of traceability in U.S. beef industry is a disgrace

Prime Cuts with Steve Kay

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The U.S. beef industry has struggled for much of the 36 years I have covered it to introduce a meaningful national animal traceability system. Its inability to do so is not only a disgrace but a real danger as a disease outbreak could bring the industry to its knees financially. Various efforts to introduce a […] Read more
France, Poitiers region, 2024-05-28. Illustrative image of agrivoltaics in a bocage landscape between Poitiers and Parthenay. Photograph by Jean-Francois Fort / Hans Lucas.
News, Reuters

How farmers can use solar power without damaging the rest of their operation

Agrivoltaics can mitigate a main criticism of solar power - that it wastes farmland

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One approach to decarbonizing the agricultural sector is agrivoltaics. It involves integrating solar panels; or photovoltaics (PVs); into fields of crops, greenhouses and livestock areas, which can help farmers reduce their carbon footprint while continuing to produce food.
A group of attendees at the networking event pose for a ‘family photo’ outside the Business Lounge at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. Photo: Greg Berg
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Italian contingent visits Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show

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A group of Italian delegates, representatives and business leaders gathered at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show as part of its Italy Agtech Roadshow that’s visiting locations in Ontario and Quebec. The group aims to raise awareness for Italian technologies and businesses in order to look for opportunities to help promote them in Canada.
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Reuters

U.S. lawmakers want risks posed by Chinese agriculture drones addressed

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Reuters – A dozen U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the Biden administration to address the use of Chinese manufactured agriculture drones, saying their use on American farms poses national security risks. The House Republicans, including Representatives Elise Stefanik, Ashley Hinson and John Moolenaar, who chairs a select committee on China, asked the U.S. Agriculture Department and Cybersecurity […] Read more

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