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South Dakota State University Hosts Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge® Event

Brookings, S.D., February 12-14, 2025 – The 2025 Midwest Regional Dairy Challenge, hosted by South Dakota State University concluded February 14 in Brookings, S.D. The event saw significant participation with 110 students from 13 schools, along with coaches and volunteers for an immersive learning experience. Upon arrival, students attended educational seminars covering financial management, automatic […]

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Rethinking Rations: Unlock Dairy Efficiency with Ingredient Flexibility

Consider canola meal to help improve feed efficiency and optimize milk production.   WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Feb. 17, 2025) — Ingredient costs, availability and maintaining the status quo of what’s worked well for you in the past often drive ration decisions. But only using rations that have worked well in the past may result in overlooking […]

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Elanco Launches Novel Multi-Species Treatment for Livestock Respiratory Diseases

First-of-its-kind treatment to be approved by FDA in more than a decade Pradalex now available to treat bovine and swine respiratory diseases GREENFIELD, Ind. (February 4, 2025) — Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced today the availability of its latest innovation: Pradalex™ (pradofloxacin injection) for the treatment of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and swine respiratory disease (SRD). […]

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Loy: No interest rate cut means leveraged ag operations to continue to strain under borrowing costs

“The steady rate decision means financial strain may persist for producers with debt-heavy operations, and financial relief may take longer than expected.” — Ryan Loy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Debt-heavy farm operations will continue to feel the burden of borrowing costs as the Federal Reserve said it would leave interest rates holding at 4.25 percent to […]

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