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- Here’s a dairy lactation feed budget to consider for 2026by Peter Vitti on April 16, 2026 at 10:32 pm
By using current prices for forages and other feeds and implementing some cost-cutting measures, I can draw a picture as to what it actually costs to feed a lactating dairy cow.
- The Good, Bad & Uglyby Bruce Burnett - Analysis on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
The Good: Wheat markets had a good day with nearby spring wheat July futures jumping by 13 cents per bushel to settle at US$6.67 per bushel. The good news is that spring wheat tested the highs set at the end of March. Wheat futures were boosted by frost concerns in the Southern Plains which drove Kansas Read more
- Skin fungal infections in animals are usually not seriousby Jamie Rothenburger, DVM on April 16, 2026 at 9:21 pm
There has been a general increase in fungal disease among animals, which may be driven by climate change factors, domestic animal infections may increase in frequency here as well.
- Selecting IDC-tolerant soybeans does not reduce yield, Manitoba study confirmsby Don Norman on April 16, 2026 at 5:05 pm
University of Manitoba research shows soybean varieties selected for iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) tolerance protect yield in affected areas without reducing performance elsewhere in the field.
- Study tests double cropping where it works bestby Jeff Melchior on April 16, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Researchers participating in a new, five-year study are hoping to discover how double cropping can act as a cattle feed multiplier when used in southern Alberta’s irrigation belt.