October 25, 2024: Feeding cows efficiently and wins for farmers and veterinarians

In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. Some of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America’s cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we’ll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials. This week’s interview, we’re hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!,In this week’s episode, we’ll dive into a weather update from the impact of drought conditions, particularly how the low water levels of the Mississippi River are disrupting commodity transportation in addition to bringing you the latest agriculture news and a market update. Some of this week’s ag headlines include what a recent nationwide tax survey found with America’s cattle producers, the recent recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee proposing to replace proteins like beef with beans, peas and lentils and USDA news. In addition, we’ll hear the damaging effects of trade tariffs from two recent economic studies and a recent win for farmers and veterinarians with the United Nations’ decision to reject proposed on-farm target reductions of antimicrobials. This week’s interview, we’re hearing from an animal nutrition company, Zinpro, from the recent World Dairy Expo where the annual event brings in thousands of dairy farmers and industry experts. The conversation with Jeff Weyers, the north american dairy technical service manager, discusses how adding specific nutrients to dairy rations can improve feed efficiency in addition to offering valuable insights for dairy farmers. Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!