We had chickens for many years and refreshed the flock with a new batch of chicks each spring. I cringed last year when we ...

When a prolonged drought struck Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands in 2021 and 2022, herdsman Elisha Shapara watched helplessly as livestock across the region died from lack of pasture and water. In ...

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen declared a State of Emergency in seven counties following a wildfire outbreak that began on March 12, 2026, and which is ongoing as of press time. Gov. Pillen declared a ...

In this week's alfalfa/forage issue cover story, Field Editor Kylene Scott looks at all the problems wet conditions cause with hay.

As the dairy industry evolves, so do the tools needed to keep up with it. From shifting herd sizes to tighter labor windows ...

After years of drought, pastoralists in WA are desperate for fodder for their cattle. A charity has a supply in storage for them — but no money for fuel to transport it.

Some believe using the same specialty ingredients in the diets of both lactating sows and their offspring could increase feed intake of piglets post-weaning. This may be driven by the attraction of ...

Cattlemen who reduce the feed costs for their cow-calf herd can improve the profitability of their operation. “Feed costs are the biggest cost by far for raising a cow,” said Mark Hilton, veterinarian ...

Jonathan Olelila used to graze his cattle, but after years of disappointment, he decided to take a different route — ...

Kansas—This past week, compared to the last report, hay movement remained slow and steady. Much of the state experienced overcast and foggy conditions last week. Producers were occupied with field ...

Bob and Josh Hiemstra of Brandon, Wis., milk 120 Holstein cows and raise 135 beef-on-dairy cattle on their diversified farm in western Fond du Lac County. The 69-year-old father and 49-year-old son ...

Texas sheep and goat producers are seeing strong prices this spring as seasonal supply patterns tighten markets while demand remains steady.