Specialized feed bins use radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology to track every ounce of corn consumed on a per cow basis.

Depending on deep soil profile moisture during drought, some varieties can move into a dormancy and survive up to 45 days without rainfall.

A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals.

Starting June 11, livestock producers will have to get a prescription from a veterinarian to buy antibiotics that they could previously purchase over-the-counter.

April exports of U.S. pork achieved gains in a wide range of markets, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF), while beef exports were below the very large totals posted a year ago. 

Beef producers face a drove of issues impacting the industry. Tyler Fulton, vice-president of the Canadian Cattle Association outlined the issues and some victories to the annual Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association convention in Moose Jaw. “We cannot underestimate the value of (international) trade on our industry,” he said. “Obviously the United States is a big

This week, swine producers from Sonora, Mexico, traveled to Iowa to take part in an educational program to learn how to use distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) in their swine feed. Pictured, the group visited Iowa State University’s pilot feed mill which offers hands-on experience for its students

As fly season is just beginning, an important question to ask yourself as a livestock producer is if your fly control methods efficiently worked last year? According to the University of Nebraska, a controlled fly population should have an economic injury level (EIL) of 200 flies per animal for horn flies and 5 flies per

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), local departments, and federal health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef, which has so far sickened 26 people in Illinois, with a few cases in other states.

Nebraska Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health announced they are partnering to launch the Cartridges for Cash program.