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Not everyone has a problem with cattle eating twine and bale wrap, but it's nevertheless a good idea to separate that nonnutritive material from the hay.

This six-crop farmer thinks about creating opportunities for the next generation as his father-in-law created opportunities for him.

Consumer demand for beef continues to hold up profit levels, thanks to quality improvements.

Culling "relentlessly" will ensure a herd will comprise only the best cattle.

Bad advice to treat a problem can make things worse in some cases.

When the weather turns frigid, livestock can be severely affected. Bulls are especially at risk, because freezing temperatures can damage their reproductive organs.

The DTN domestic distillers dried grains average price was slightly lower at $144 per ton for the week ended Jan. 31.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Tuesday announced USDA will temporarily recall more than 9,700 FSA employees to operate offices. USDA stated that, for now, FSA offices will be open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to...

The face of beef sustainability continues to change as more countries join the movement.

Just like humans, working dogs sometimes need medical attention, but their ability to communicate their ills is not just like humans.

A variety of new health insurance options hit the market for farmers in 2019, and there could be even more options next year. But experts stress that, when it comes to insurance, one size doesn't fit all.

The DTN domestic distillers dried grains average price was lower at $145 per ton for the week ended Jan. 24.

Florida cattle producers need to note a recall that could affect herd health.

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A heritable trait turned deadly leads to a judgment call: Do I replace an animal or treat it?

Iowa has joined several other states in being prohibited from criminalizing activists from going undercover at livestock facilities.

Members of the American Farm Bureau Federation's voting delegates on Tuesday voted to oppose lab-grown and plant-based products from using terms associated with traditional meat products.

Average heifer prices are lower, but buyers wanting value are willing to pay for it.

The most important thing a producer can do is emphasize culling and buy cattle with an eye toward temperament.

Deer may carry a tick that could cause a resurgence of cattle fever that first devastated herds a hundred years ago.

High rainfall amounts in some areas have led to high demand for forage and limited supplies.

The DTN domestic distillers dried grains average price was lower at $153 per ton for the week ended Jan. 10.

Stress for cattle comes in many forms, about half of which happens while loading and unloading animals. Much of that stress can be reduced by more personal interaction with the animals.

Parasites can reduce retention of feed, which means less weight, which in turn means less money for a calf.

Getting 2 quarts of colostrum into a newborn calf within 12 hours is important, which means getting it elsewhere if the calf is an orphan.