Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
CattleFax: Cattle and beef prices will continue to break records
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · Here’s what cattle prices are forecast to look like in 2024: Fed steers – finished animals ready for harvest will average $184/cwt, up $9 from 2023. Feeder steers (800 pounds) – animals ready to go into a feedlot for final finishing will average $240/cwt, up $20 from last year. Steer calves (550 pounds) – recently weaned calves, usually ...
Top 7 U.S. dairy cattle breeds - AGDAILY
WEBJan 4, 2022 · Jersey. The Jersey is the smallest major dairy cattle breed, weighing in at between 800 to 1,200 pounds when mature. Jersey cows range in color from dark to light fawn, with or without white marks. They are known for their friendly personality, heat tolerance, feed efficiency, and producing rich milk, high in butterfat, which is great for making cheese and ice cream (yum!).
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WEBMarkets in Minutes: Top Third looks ahead for week of Oct. 7, 2024. Top Third Ag Marketing helps farmers become better agricultural marketers with the goal of marketing crops and livestock in the top third of prices. Mark Gold and his team provide AGDAILY.com with the latest information and a look ahead in their audio commentary.
Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Black Angus. Black Angus is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., with more than 330,000 animals registered. One reason the breed is so popular is their carcass characteristics, which are marketed as yielding well-marbled, flavorful beef. Also, Angus cattle require little maintenance during …
What are the five symbols of the FFA emblem? - AGDAILY
WEBJun 19, 2018 · Owl: A symbol of wisdom and knowledge. It takes smarts to be successful in the agriculture industry today. Eagle: America is home to the free and brave, thus it is only fitting the National FFA Emblem include the eagle. The eagle is a national symbol that serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of ...
John Deere's new 9RX tractor models include 830 hp | AGDAILY
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Combined with the new engine, an optional 168-GPM triple-pump hydraulic system gives farmers the confidence to pull wider and heavier air-seeding trains over the ground while maintaining tractor and fan speed. “With up to 830 horsepower, 168 gallons per minute of hydraulic capacity, and up to 84,000 pounds of …
7 facts about Black Angus cattle - AGDAILY
WEBApr 19, 2020 · Most Black Angus cattle are medium to large, naturally polled with large muscle content. Average body weight for bulls is about 1,870 pounds, while cows weigh in at 1,200. Known for their heartiness, the Angus was bred to survive harsh Scottish winters with lots of snow. Overall the breed is known for a …
The top agricultural commodity in each U.S. state | AGDAILY
WEBDec 23, 2021 · Tennessee’s top commodities include soybeans, corn, cattle and calves, miscellaneous crops, and broilers. With $3.7 billion in agricultural cash receipts, the agriculture industry has a strong impact on the state. Not only is it a huge economic driver, but the industry also employees 342,000 people in Tennessee.
2022 list of top 50 agtech and foodtech companies is released
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · New this year is a focus on sustainability. With agriculture playing a pivotal role in progressing global sustainability through innovation, the report highlights 10 sustainable companies based on their environmental impact and effort to form a more sustainable future.