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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.

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.

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.

In many cases, mycotoxins won’t alert livestock producers to their presence.

If fly season has not yet begun in your part of the country, it soon will.

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

A device about the size of an electronic key fob, paired with a smart phone, will allow livestock producers and consultants to conduct real-time on-farm feed analysis