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The federal government is setting aside $35 million over three years to help landowners conserve wetlands and grasslands in the five-state Prairie Pothole Region.

Seeing the challenges farmers in the developing world face made philanthropist Howard Buffett realize how important conservation practices are for all farmers.

New Worldwatch Institute study examines the slow growth of global agricultural populations and the vast disparity between continents.

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.

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.