Last week was a busy one for the AGA at the 49th Annual AGA National Convention in Billings, Montana. We were glad to see a great turnout for this convention! This year's convention title sponsors were SweetPro and Neogen. The week began with an AGA Board of Directors meeting. Next on the schedule was the opening general session, which included Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources as keynote speaker, the state of the…
By Mike PorterSenior Wildlife and Fisheries Consultant Some ponds attract more ducks, and attract ducks more consistently, than other ponds. What can be done to increase the likelihood of ducks visiting a pond? The following management strategies increase the likelihood of migratory ducks visiting a pond. Read more information about fencing ponds and water access points online: Pond FencingFloating Polyethylene Pipe for Livestock Water Access at a Fenced Pond 1. Increase water clarity.…
By Myriah Johnson, Ph.D.Economics Program Leader and Agricultural Economics Consultant Promoting the proper use of antibiotics in animal agriculture to preserve their efficacy for both animal and human health is of prime importance. That’s a goal of the International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA), which Noble Research Institute became a founding member of in 2018. The industry-oriented program was created by the nonprofit Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to advance…