APHIS issued its final rule on animal ID that has been in place since 2013, switching from solely visual tags to tags that are both electronically and visually readable for certain classes of cattle moving interstate.

The agency will provide reimbursement for testing at an approved National Animal Health Laboratory Network laboratory.

Ensuring that farms are passed down to future generations requires diligent planning and, often, tough conversations with family members.

Brian Geerlings recently bought a used sprayer and upgraded it with a See & Spray kit. He says weed control can cost $20 to $30 per acre, so being able to see and only spray weeds delivers a big savings.

John Newton, former Senate Ag Committee economist and now executive head at Terrain, highlights three priorities and a timeframe for a final farm bill.

Sand bedding provides many benefits for dairy cows, but it requires specific management in facilities and fields.