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Effective Fenceline Weaning for Calves: Stress Reduction and Benefits

Aside from traditional calf weaning methods, the concept of "fenceline weaning" is worth considering for cow-calf producers looking to decrease stress and maintain health in their calves.

Drovers Drought Webinar is Wednesday – Register Here
Drovers Drought Webinar is Wednesday – Register Here

Drought has been a topic of conversation among ranchers for several months. Join us Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 3 p.m. CST as we discuss drought and it's impacts on producers.

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Free Webinar: Examining the Effects of the 2021 Drought

Join Drovers editor Greg Henderson and experts from all segments of the beef value chain to better understand the current and future dynamics of this crisis at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, for this free discussion.

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Seeking Clarity on Antibiotic Rules

Last summer and fall, Farm Foundation hosted a series of 12 workshops around the country on antibiotic use in animal agriculture and upcoming FDA rules and policy. While FDA officials participated in the workshops, time limitations kept them from addressing all the questions generated during the discussions.

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Summing Up: Grass Versus Grain

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 13

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #13: How can the typical American lessen the dependency on corn?

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 12

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #12: How do you think corn affects the price of cattle? Do you think this is having a greater impact on the health of Americans?

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 11

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question #11: What changes in the U.S. do you think will have to be made for majority of cattle to be raised on pasture?

Grass Versus Grain: Question 10

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Why do you think other countries do not primarily feed cattle corn?  

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 9

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 8

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems. Question 8: Can feeding cattle corn be a sustainable process?

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Grass Versus Grain: Question 7

Student’s questions reflect consumer concerns over beef production systems.