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Governor Jerry Brown and California Democratic lawmakers enlisted business support of a $7.2 billion plan composed mostly of new bonds for water storage and delivery to drought-stricken cities and farms.

Neglecting these in dairy rations can have lasting impacts on cow health.

Spent grain from craft brewing is popular as livestock feed, but it has several other interesting uses.

U.S. food companies must take a more active role in ensuring the crops are grown in a way that minimizes damage to water, soil, and environment, a report released Wednesday said.

It’s a critical juncture for the Cotton Research and Promotion Program, according to Cotton Board Chairman Gary Ross.

Spies in the furrows. Rat smells a cig. Golden banana agoniste. Water salvation from a slingshot. Cattle rustlers and AK-47s. A pig’s life. Turning milk into beer.

General Mills launches “global innovation challenge” to reduce greenhouse gas - $100,000 in assistance is available.

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

Livestock producers appreciate the value of livestock production records. Records are important for evaluating past decisions and planning for progress in their herd or flock. Pasture records are just as valuable.

The 2014 Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference will be held April 23-24 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, 2401 Bass Pro Drive, said conference coordinators.