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As summer temperatures rise, beef and dairy animals benefit from heat abatement, says Joe Zulovich, a University of Missouri Extension specialist in livestock housing systems.

While it’s difficult to gauge the health of the farm economy, John Phipps says now is the time to sit down at the computer and enter yields and prices and costs to get a peek at a possible future.

According to Pro Farmer’s Jim Wiesemeyer, additional details will be released this week.

Prepare now for optimal silage harvest

John Phipps thinks the balance of trade, especially with single countries, is a poor indicator of economic performance.He explains what grade he gives the current trade policy in this week’s Customer Support.

Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) is gearing up to release another video alleging animal abuse at an organic dairy in Texas.

The program has reached about 38 million students, and has awarded more than $48 million in grants to schools for improved school wellness programs.

A recent dairyherd.com poll revealed 64% of respondents say they would not recommend their children join the dairy industry.

Chopping forage more finely can result in more consistent particle size and greater feed intakes.

New information is available in the ongoing investigation into the alleged animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farms.