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Australia, the dusty continent, has permanent measures in place to deal with drought. Perhaps toughest to adopt is separating water rights from land ownership to allow water trading, which puts a high value on the resources. Conservation and mandatory use reporting also play a role.
Research indicates the supplement does more than boost milk protein.
Today is Earth Day. In agriculture Earth Day is every single day.
Alfalfa has been called the Queen of forages, but corn silage may be the new King.
The chief architect of McDonald’s sustainability project says it’s driven by consumers not by activists.
By pollinating an estimated $15 billion in U.S. crops each year, this little bug has gotten big attention – especially when its health has been put at risk by the frustratingly complex Colony Collapse Disorder.
There was a time when once grain left the farm gate, little was thought about where it went. Those days are disappearing quickly.
A new multi-study analysis of oxygen barrier film shows reduced dry matter losses, less visible spoilage and increased aerobic stability.
Few elements of farm management have as much impact on productivity and profits as employee management.
Dried distillers grains (DDGS) prices continue to rise to considerably higher levels than what livestock producers are accustomed to paying.
The farm-to-table residential model has been sprouting up everywhere from Atlanta to Shanghai. It involves homes built within strolling distance of small working farms, where produce matures under the hungry gaze of residents, where people can venture out and pick greens for their salads.
The 75,000-square-foot greenhouse runs on 100% renewable energy, employs more than 50 workers and will produce 10 million pounds of leafy greens and herbs annually.
Survey finds common ground for farmer conversations about food.
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.