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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.

As development eats away at Florida’s untamed lands, wild animals have found an ally in the Seminole Tribe.

Company captures sole Texas Water Foundation Blue Legacy Award for manufacturing facilities.

New study looks at how climate variability contributes to (or detracts from) worldwide grain output.

Effort will establish continuous improvement criteria and metrics focused on feed yards.

Several microbreweries in suburban Chicago share grain left over from the brewing process with local farmers, who can use it to feed their animals, instead of throwing it away.

Experts encourage dairy producers to lock in cottonseed needs for high-group rations.

Research shows small amounts of calcium oxide can neutralize the acid in distillers grains, a commonly used alternative to corn in many livestock feed mixes.

Recent data reveals that Earth’s groundwater supplies may be under some serious strain.

Figuring out how to grow, harvest, store and feed-out good hay crops and corn silage is key to managing your dairy’s risk.