Yesterday (Thursday, February 20, 2025), Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird visited northwest Iowa to have roundtable discussions with law enforcement officials about crime victim services. While she was here, she took the time to have a conversation with Sioux County Radio. One topic we discussed was California’s Proposition 12, a law that imposes strict farming […]

In the face of a persistent shortage of human organs for transplant, scientists are turning to an innovative solution: xenotransplantation, the transplantation of animal organs into human patients. Among potential donors, pigs have emerged as the most promising candidates due to their anatomical similarities with humans and their suitability for genetic modifications. Advancements in Xenotransplantation

After a concerted long-term industry-wide effort, the US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) is about to obtain official programme status with the US department of Agriculture (USDA). US SHIP is a voluntary programme to establish certifications for pig farms and processing plants related to prevention and handling of potential foreign animal diseases (FADs) including

The one-time anti-inflammatory treatment was effective when given before birth

Selection indexes are our best tools for genetic selection in commercial herds because they optimize profitability, ensuring that our bull purchases contribute both to increasing our marketable product while producing replacement females that are long-lived and low maintenance.

Any individual with a disability may request accommodations in order to participate in the public hearing and may request a copy of the regulations in an accessible format.

There are a lot of potential strategies to manage price risk and the simplest may be a forward contract.

U.S. agriculture’s trade deficit widened to $37 billion in 2024, with imports growing faster than exports, despite strong performance in key commodities.

This approach could have a significant impact on the bovine industry in the U.S. and globally as IVF is an increasingly popular method for breeding cattle

Researchers were able to predict cows’ likely grazing personalities by analyzing behavior in situations such as pregnancy checks or vaccinations, which require the cows to walk through chutes or narrow passageways.