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Penn State Extension agricultural engineer Dan McFarland shares his thoughts on the key elements to successfully house heifers after weaning.

The physical and emotional toll of these circumstances are feeding a growing incidence of depression and anxiety among farmers, as evidenced in the results of a poll commissioned by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Sorghum has a number of properties that make it a desirable dairy feedstuff, particularly for growing heifer rations.

University of Florida researcher Geoffrey Dahl shares how the detriments of in-utero heat stress impact the productivity of heifer calves for generations.

Fewer hogs eating whey components in China is hurting demand as prices for whey and its components have plunged this year.

Nearly 400 dairy farms went out of business in Wisconsin last year.

Use of proceeds includes paying for 37 percent Shengmu stake.

Clean, dry, well-ventilated pens and adequate nutrition are crucial to coccidiosis prevention and control.

It is critical to know your costs beyond feed expense to effectively manage margins.

High forage diets offer multiple benefits, but extra management is also required.