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Producers can learn about growing corn for silage and feeding corn silage to cattle.

The competition for world’s biggest bovine has started to heat up with contestants from the U.S. and Canada stepping up to the measuring tape against Australia’s Knickers.

From what’s being observed in some south Georgia pastures this fall, oats are struggling, with growers seeing issues from cold damage, nutrient and moisture stress, and possible barley yellow dwarf virus.

Scientists from USDA developed the tools to mass produce penicillin, which was used for treating wounded soldiers over 70 years ago during World War II.

Meet one of the leading scientists in the world of livestock genetics. Dan Carlson of Minnesota-based Recombinetics is rewriting the future of genetic code of animals.

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

Agricultural officials this week confirmed the presence of the Longhorned tick in Benton County, Arkansas, increasing to four the number of states with confirmed sightings of the exotic Asian pest.

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.

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.

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