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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.

Opportunities for dairy producers and heifer raisers to enhance heifer-rearing programs.

Non-traditional forages will be finding their way into summer and fall feeding programs. Here’s help in managing them.

Cows fed this additive show fewer metabolic problems plus a 5 lb. increase in milk output.

Emergency rations can work, at least temporarily, until new crop feed can be harvested or purchased.

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.