Animals that receive proper supplementation show higher rates of conception, calving and weaning, as well as increased weaning weights.  |  File photo

Trace minerals need precision

Feeding the wrong mineral can compromise cattle immunity and take a bite from the next calf crop. The more attention producers pay to mineral sources, management and supplementation, the healthier their herds can be, says an industry expert. Laurentia van Rensburg, global head of commercial nutrition with Alltech, was at the Manitoba Beef and Forage […] Read more

A new documentary produced by an international agricultural company tackles the criticism that animal agriculture faces.  |  File photo

VIDEO: Alltech documentary takes on anti-cow memes

Attacks on dairy industry in a Super bowl ad prompt agricultural company to take steps to help set the record straight

This is part one of a series of stories that reporter Ed White will file this summer about the different approaches that can be taken when advocating for agriculture. DES MOINES, Iowa — Three years ago, Mark Lyons was watching the Super Bowl when he saw a TV advertisement that trashed dairy milk. He was […] Read more