While it can be easy to get in a rush, avoid barn fires by ensuring your hay is dry enough before you bale it.

If fly season has not yet begun in your part of the country, it soon will.

In many cases, mycotoxins won’t alert livestock producers to their presence.

Growth in popularity of natural, organic and “antibiotic free” labeling for meat and dairy products has provided options for consumers and opportunities for producers.

Raised-without-antibiotics (RWA) programs for cattle production have become increasingly popular. However, when an animal needs antibiotic treatment, they typically cannot stay in this type of marketing program.

Across livestock production, we’ve seen growing acceptance of the relationships between stress, disease and lost performance. We’re also operating in a time when consumer perceptions are evolving rapidly.