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A lawsuit filed by the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association and the Texas Farm Bureau is asking for five species to be reassigned under the Endangered Species Act.
The economic component of efficiency is the most important consideration says a Wyoming ranch manager.
A good experience on the first day can lead to long term employee engagement and higher retention rates.
AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., the world’s largest exporter of peas and other pulses, wanted to make sure its products didn’t get stuck on the Canadian Prairie again -- so it bought a railroad.
As the summer progresses and hay matures, haying season should be coming to a close, however some producers are getting one last cutting.
A recent dairy labor study found that a reduction of immigrant workers would lead to a doubling of retail milk price, costing the U.S. economy more than $32 billion.
J.D. Dulaney’s truck is transformed into a rolling shop on wheels
Industry establishes benchmarks to measure improvement
The cow comfort role in nutrition and bottom-line production is often talked about, but more often, it is about the compromises.
Kimball, Neb. rancher shares his endless fascination at the lush diversity of the shortgrass ecosystem.
Be mindful of the cow patties in the field, but be respectful of the beetles that gather around them.
Thanks to a long-term, collaborative effort, a new fact sheet detailing Beneficial Uses of Manure and Environmental Protection has been released.
SUSTAIN platform addresses consumers needs with yield and farmer profitability in mind.
A Tennessee dairy producer has found an additional satellite dairy to be resourceful and productive.
When John Frey of Mankato received an inquiry about putting a solar array on his land, he didn’t need to be persuaded on the merits. Renewable energy was already his sole focus after retiring as a dean at Minnesota State University. Solar power, he said, is a virtual requirement if we’re to wean ourselves off fossil fuels.
When John Frey of Mankato received an inquiry about putting a solar array on his land, he didn’t need to be persuaded on the merits. Renewable energy was already his sole focus after retiring as a dean at Minnesota State University. Solar power, he said, is a virtual requirement if we’re to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. When 40 acres of solar panels go up on his rural Lake Crystal land, perhaps this May, he’ll be looking at it as part of a global solution to climate change.
Dairy farmers say they’re fed up with the posturing of presidential candidates who don’t understand the importance of immigrant labor to milk producers.
Land grant university leaders and farmers will tell you that ag majors have their pick of jobs when they graduate, but that message has not reached the general public.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s food-safety crisis has brought an unwanted milestone to the beleaguered restaurant chain: its first quarterly loss as a public company.
The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe is looking to wipe out invasive trees that are reducing grazing area for cattle.
As more and more farmers turn to cover crops, they want to know if there are benefits beyond improved soil health and conservation. Are improved yields also in store?
If one lawmaker has his way, Louisianians will learn to trust local farmers to milk cows and sell the product “raw.”
April means hard work for farmers. You’re getting up at 3 a.m. You feel like you’re working around the clock. You’re tired. Your nerves are raw. Your temper is ready to flare at the slightest aggravation.
Many farmers are still interested in learning more about how to fold this production practice into their operation – and more importantly, how to do so mistake-free. A new mobile-friendly publication series from Purdue Extension hopes to put some of these worries to rest.
Climate change is usually talked of as a negative, and it often acts accordingly through more weather volatility and more extreme weather events. Even so, climate change can give farmers a helping hand.
At a time when labor is competitive it might be in your best interest to consider paying extra on holidays.
“This program has been providing a lifeline to growers across the province for nearly half a century.”