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National Pork Board Offers $46K for Top Innovators in Challenge

With foreign animal disease such as African swine fever closer than ever to the United States, the National Pork Board has launched its first-ever innovation challenge that deals with the potential need of mass carcass disposal. The challenge is seeking new and innovative methods of pig mortality disposal that go beyond the existing methods of burial, incineration, composting and landfills and provide pig farmers with more options.

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Tick & Horn Fly Pressure in Cattle: What Producers Need to Know

Video: Tick & Horn Fly Pressure in Cattle: What Producers Need to Know

Tick and horn fly pressure can significantly impact cattle health, weight gain, and overall herd performance. In this video, Jonathan Cammack, Oklahoma State University Extension livestock entomologist, explains how ticks and horn flies affect cattle, what producers should watch for during the grazing season, and practical management strategies to help reduce pest pressure.