Understanding and improving feed efficiency can lead to significant benefits in terms of productivity, sustainability and ...
Jack Daniels plans to end its Cow Feeder Program after 45 years. The initiative provided cattle food, or 'slop', to farmers ...
Ohio cattle producers face poor forage quality after extreme weather. OSU Extension urges hay testing to balance rations and ...
The Woodstock Sanctuary has taken in the locally famous steer, who made a companion while recovering from his injuries.
Life on a homestead always circles back to feeding time and having a homestead animal feeding plan is essential.
An ongoing drought in Vermont is causing problems for dairy farmers who have been pushed to adapt and take costly measures to care for their cattle. Feed crops like grass, alfalfa and corn are not ...
Grazing is regarded as one particularly beneficial practice to biodiversity on farms, especially if it is practiced on natural pastures in traditional ways. The large-scale study, which surveyed over ...
At the Warren County Fair’s dairy show, the barns rang with the usual sounds of children fussing with show halters and cows shifting in the straw. But in the corners of the barn, conversations turned ...
More than half of Earth's terrestrial surface is rangeland—vast open areas of native vegetation, suitable for grazing. These areas feed 50% of the world's livestock and support the livelihoods of more ...
I recently wrote an article on the cost of making hay. Though originally written for Missouri producers, it struck a chord with cow-calf operators across the U.S. and sparked widespread conversation.
Cows are among the most commonly seen creatures in America and many parts of the world, especially if you live in or are driving through rural areas. You’ll see cows grazing and milling around in open ...