Sustainability seems to be the buzzword, especially in the agricultural industry. You may have heard this word from your employer, your supervisor, a colleague, or you have seen it in an advertisement on the wall. Everywhere we look, there is some activity, product, project, etc., attached to the word "sustainability." While some would think it's the overuse of a catchy word, it really makes you wonder if it's a marketing tool or if we're really contributing to sustainable agriculture. A fair question, to be honest. But the most important question is: What does sustainability mean?

Alltech, a global leader in animal nutrition and crop science, has launched Planet of Plenty LLC, a new business entity dedicated to science-led storytelling, advocacy and educational initiatives that amplify agriculture’s vital role in creating a sustainable future.

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Dr. Sebastian Mejia Turcios, on-farm support beef specialist for Alltech, joins us from CattleCon 2025 to talk about the importance of sustainability to the environment and animal well-being.

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The performance of a diet feeder is central to maintaining consistent milk yields and dairy cow condition. The Maher family from Drangan, County Tipperary remain at the forefront of animal nutrition, recently upgrading their diet feeder to the latest offering from Irish manufacturer KEENAN.

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Mycotoxins, natural substances produced by molds and fungi, are more prevalent — and more of a problem in agriculture — than ever before. Alltech is expanding its mycotoxin testing program Alltech RAPIREAD, which now includes a new collaboration with Waters | VICAM and the connection to its analytical tool, Vertu TOUCH.

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How much does the small producer mean to the overall health of the U.S. beef industry, local economies and consumer education efforts? More than you think.

Patrick Charlton, Vice President for Europe at Alltech, outlined the company’s ongoing focus on acquisitions and organic expansion during an interview with Expana at EuroTier in Germany last week. “We are absolutely still in the acquisitional marketplace,” Charlton stated, “Organic growth has always been a significant part of the company’s plan, which was further enhanced by acquisitions and mergers… we see no reason why this won’t continue into 2025.” 

The Alltech Harvest Analysis is a comprehensive step in understanding the complexities of new-crop quality and mycotoxin prevalence.

The program captures trends and enables robust data comparisons across years and regions. This analysis empowers feed and livestock producers to make informed decisions.

Producers are feeling the pinch of rising input costs, even with cattle prices at near-record highs. What this might ultimately mean for smaller producers and size of the national cow herd is still unclear.

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Producers spend a lot of time and money trying to improve the genetics of their herds. Calves that have both strong immune system development and a healthy gastrointestinal tract will be better able to utilize nutrients efficiently and reach their genetic potential. If we can make calves healthier and reduce the energy they spend keeping the bad bacteria in balance, it should result in better performance.

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