Is progress being made to create a vaccine bank to protect agriculture from foreign animal diseases? Liz Wagstrom, chief veterinarian for the National Pork Producers Council, gives an update on the progress.
Livestock continued to show a strong presence on U.S. farms and ranches, according to the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Livestock production in 2017 totaled $195 billion, up 7% from 2012.
After snow, ice, rain and flooding hammered farmers and ranchers in March, another round of late winter weather is on the way promising more snow, severe weather and flooding.
As this area of equipment evolves, keep safety in mind. ATVs and UTVs both offer good utility on the farm and they can respond differently in times of challenge.
Grass tetany might be easily defined as a deficiency of magnesium, but for Dick Kurtz of Oregon, Mo., it just means trouble. He lost three cows in March to the disorder and is carefully watching a few more.
Grass tetany might be easily defined as a deficiency of magnesium, but for Dick Kurtz of Oregon, Mo., it just means trouble. He lost three cows in March to the disorder and is carefully watching a few more.
Cutting costs helped Cargill Inc. show a 14% jump in its fiscal third quarter, even as global threats such as trade, low ethanol demand and swine fever pulled down the company’s profits.
While Mother Nature continues to deal farmers and ranchers winter weather, spring is on the way. Here are four products livestock farmers can consider as they wait for warmer temperatures to arrive.
Due to the cold harsh winter, recent heavy rains, and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment.
While the vast majority of respondents in Drover’s latest poll are wearing Muck Boots on their farm, several reader opinions were submitted in the comment section offering critique and highlighting new options.
There’s nothing worse than wet socks when you are out doing chores! And this is the time of year is the most challenging—it’s cold, wet and muddy. Tell us what rubber boots you prefer in the latest Drovers poll.
The 2019 class of The Pearse Lyons Accelerator have been chosen, highlighting 10 livestock products that will have significant effect on the industry moving forward.
During the winter months cattle experience cold stress anytime the effective ambient temperature (taking into account wind chill, humidity, etc.), drops below the lower critical temperature. Here's five tips.
Global feed production is at an all-time high. In the 2019 Global Feed Survey, Alltech estimates a 3% growth to 1.068 billion metric tons of feed produced.
During winter months, it’s even more important that farmers inspect livestock facilities before installing additional heaters and inspect electrical wiring for damage.
Although you cannot completely eliminate the risk that there could be a fire in your barn, there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk and be more prepared.
The editors at AgWeb.com are looking at experts’ projections for 2019 to help you succeed and be profitable in the coming year. Here’s what to expect for the upcoming year in the livestock segments.
Residents crowded into Centralia, Mo., for the 12th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade, featuring more than 70 entries of tractors, sprayers and other equipment, all wrapped in Christmas lights.
For farmers, there’s great satisfaction in feeding the world, but there are always challenges related to the business of agriculture. We’d like to invite you to partner with us for #GivingTuesday.
Some sources call for less antibiotics use in animal agriculture, but solving antibiotic resistance problems isn’t that simple, says Dr. Bob Smith, beef veterinarian.
It's hard to think about when animals need to be euthanized. It’s harder when you’re the one doing it. Veterinarians are put in that position often. Think what would happen if a foreign animal disease were to hit.
Celebrating National 4-H Week brings back a flood of memories for the Farm Journal editors. Pull out those old pictures and share your experiences of “Learn By Doing” and “To Make The Best Better.”
After a year of drought and weather challenges, some cattle farmers are putting in extra cover crops this fall to ease the forage burden. Here’s the top six cover crops cattle farmers are using to stretch fall grazing.
All farmers need to know what, where and how they will keep the farm operation going during a disaster. Here's five areas to secure your farm operation survives.
Want to cost the Humane Society of the United States over $12 million while protecting the future of animal agriculture? Then call your representatives in Congress and ask that they support the King Amendment.
Kubota Tractor Corporation releases the Sidekick, the company’s largest gas-powered utility vehicle. With a 48-hp gasoline engine, operators can reach speeds of up to 40 mph.
Gage and Jimmy Kent were invited by President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to the “Made in America” product showcase at the White House July 23, 2018.
“Stick with us,” Trump told farmers and attendees at his campaign-style speech at the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ national convention in Kansas City July 24, 2018.
High summer temperatures, combined with high humidity levels, can cause significant heat stress to cattle. Three days of these conditions can result in elevated stress for cattle. Here’s a quick resource guide.
Hay season is winding down for some cattle producers—because there isn’t much of it to cut. But, regardless of the dire hay situation many are facing, rain for the Plains on the way.
Veterinarians have a unique opportunity to gain practical, usable information and solutions to every day challenges at the second annual Vet Leader One Day event, June 22, 2018, in Great Bend, Kan.
Missouri might be the first state to enact legislation that requires labeling of plant-based and lab-grown meat to be clear when compared to meat from livestock. But why and how did this legislative effort begin?
Manure that moves off target can decrease productivity and increase the risk of impairing local bodies of water. This tool helps applicators in four Midwest states determine the best time to apply.
Laws requiring food outlets to post calorie information of menu offerings go in effect today. Restaurants, convenience or grocery stores, movie theaters and vending machines with more than 20 sites must comply.
French food producers will no longer be able to use “steak,” “sausage,” “meat-like,” “meat-free” or other similar labeling terms to describe products that are not partly or wholly composed of meat.
If you’re busy planting corn or calving cows this week, rejoice. The end of those chores is near. Scientists, entrepreneurs, and activists are building an animal-free food system.
