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 ...
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Dairy cow nutrition 101: What do they eat? - AGDAILY
Mar 29, 2022 · Dairy cattle diets vary a lot by region. The majority of a dairy cow’s diet is made up of forages, which are fibrous feeds such as corn silage (chopped fermented whole corn plants), legumes (ex. Alfalfa, clover, vetch, etc.), and grasses. The rest of the diet includes feeds such as corn, soybeans, byproduct feeds, vitamins, and minerals.
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.
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.
Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
Jul 18, 2024 · Black Angus. Black Angus is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., with more than 330,000 animals registered. One reason the breed is so popular is their carcass characteristics, which are marketed as yielding well-marbled, flavorful beef. Also, Angus cattle require little maintenance during calving season, are good mothers, and are ...
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.
Bomgaars purchases 73 Orscheln stores in wake of Tractor
Oct 14, 2022 · Bomgaars is purchasing 73 Orscheln Farm and Home stores, making the Sioux City, Iowa-based retailer the nation’s second-largest farm and ranch retailer behind Tractor Supply Co. »Related: Tractor Supply Co. acquires Orscheln Farm and Home Tennessee-based Tractor Supply had been planning to acquire Orscheln for over a …
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 ...