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While grain prices are affordable, livestock producers should lock in feed needs. According to Bob Utterback of Utterback Marketing, the September supply and demand report from USDA will confirm lower yields than origin

The emergence of a slew of start-ups promoting — and now producing — cultured ‘meat’ is proof that conventional agriculture is doomed. Or is it?

“Shoot Selfies, Not Animals” is the latest digital photo frame made available on Facebook from PETA. The campaign by the organization is to promote selfies of animals, rather than hunting.

With all the confusion about genetically modified organisms, here’s a film that helps put consumers’ fears to rest as they “feast on facts.”

Health challenges occur, even on the best-managed dairies. However, calf raisers are learning more about how to better prepare calf immune systems to help these vulnerable animals deal with health challenges when they o

Q. What causes a fall slump in dairy production?

Building a strong immune system begins before birth, and has become an emphasis during the first weeks of life—and throughout the animal’s entire life cycle.

Heed this udder health management advice to help you avoid problems this winter.

Emergency managers and first responders have a saying, “All disasters are local.” Each tornado, flood or other emergency directly impacts only a local area. The recent earthquake/tsunami in Japan has global implicat