feed efficiency

Ag News, Canola, Crops, Dairy

Why canola meal is a two-for-one fit for dairy diets

Canola meal boosts dairy performance with balanced protein, energy efficiency and improved milk production results. Read More

Ribeyes graded as "prime" in the grocery butcher case. Taken May 3, 2025. (U of A System Division of Agriculture photo.)
Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Feeder, General, Livestock

Carcass traits can help guide ranchers, K-State researcher says 

Ag News, Beef, Cow Calf, Editors, Feeder, General, Kylene Scott, Livestock

Experts share how beef cow size, heavier carcasses influence beef at K-State’s Cattlemen’s Day 



Schurrtop Angus and Charolais in southwest Nebraska uses both breeds to build success with customers. (Photos courtesy of Schurrtop Angus and Charolais.)

Watching details while using the eye test key to Schurrtop success  

Jessica Petersen (center), associate professor of animal science, and graduate students Mackenzie Batt (left) and Lauren Seier (right) are part of a five-person Husker team whose research can expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders to boost cattle growth efficiency. An increase in feed efficiency of just 1% would save the U.S. cattle sector more than $11 million a year. (Photo by Craig Chandler, University Communication and Marketing.)

Husker team IDs tools for cattle growth