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Milk price spreads, depooling issues frustrate dairy farmers
Livestock

Milk price spreads, depooling issues frustrate dairy farmers

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Mar 4, 2021

Learn how the dairy market was impacted in 2020.

USDA: Dairy herd contraction could continue this year
Livestock

USDA: Dairy herd contraction could continue this year

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Mar 2, 2021

Licensed dairy operations in the U.S. totaled 31,657 in 2020, down 55% since 2003.

IPT bull sale records second-highest average value
Livestock

IPT bull sale records second-highest average value

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Mar 2, 2021

A total of 34 bulls sold for $149,455 at this year's sale.

Threat of African swine fever likely here to stay
Livestock

Threat of African swine fever likely here to stay

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Feb 25, 2021

USDA ready to provide diagnostics testing if there’s a suspected, detected ASF case.

Animals’ energy needs increase as subfreezing temps linger
Livestock

Animals’ energy needs increase as subfreezing temps linger

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Feb 13, 2021

Take cold weather precautions and understanding your animals' needs.

Livestock experts suggest strategies to manage high feed costs
Livestock

Livestock experts suggest strategies to manage high feed costs

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Feb 9, 2021

Livestock farmers should look for breaks in the market to lock in feed costs.

Options available to participate in IPT bull sale
Livestock

Options available to participate in IPT bull sale

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Feb 5, 2021

The Feb. 25 sale allows for bids to be placed online or over the phone.

Cattle inventory slips
Livestock

Cattle inventory slips

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Updated Feb 11, 2021

Feedlot decisions getting complicated.

Rumen additive, consistent energy levels benefit dairy cows during dry period
Livestock

Rumen additive, consistent energy levels benefit dairy cows during dry period

  • Updated Feb 4, 2021

Learn more from a U of I Department of Animal Sciences study.

COVID challenges sheep, lamb industry
Livestock

COVID challenges sheep, lamb industry

  • BY DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek
  • Feb 3, 2021

Illinois farmer focuses on quality.

Livestock

Milk price spreads, depooling issues frustrate dairy farmers

Learn how the dairy market was impacted in 2020.

USDA: Dairy herd contraction could continue this year

Licensed dairy operations in the U.S. totaled 31,657 in 2020, down 55% since 2003.

IPT bull sale records second-highest average value

A total of 34 bulls sold for $149,455 at this year's sale.

Threat of African swine fever likely here to stay

USDA ready to provide diagnostics testing if there’s a suspected, detected ASF case.

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