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Seven cattle operations were recognized as regional winners of the 2014 regional Environmental Stewardship Award Program.

A recent study debunks the myth that livestock production diverts food from starving people.

New NCGA Good Steward Recognition Program will highlight best management practices in sustainable farming.

Indiana farmer Kip Tom challenges farmers to do more with less.

Lower corn prices can translate to 50¢ to 75¢/cow/day feed savings.

The tighter we program herd diets, the more important is the information on which feed programs are based.

Introduced by Sustainable Technologies, the VariSun Controller uses captured sunlight to power irrigation pumps.

It’s easy for dairy producers to hone in on expenses during tough economic times and overlook the larger profitability picture.

Poor growing condition this past spring, winterkill and last year’s drought all lead to huge forage challenges for dairies.

Increasing milk fat production through improved nutrition may boost your milk check, but too many dairies still leave this opportunity on the table.