Extreme heat threatens cattle health, requiring quick action from livestock producers to prevent losses. Providing adequate water, shade and ventilation is crucial during heatwaves, as high temperatures combined with humidity can cause reduced fertility, poor weight gain...

Rotational grazing has increased Mac Finlayson's Florida cattle operation stocking rate by 50% while eliminating smutgrass without herbicides. Despite slightly lighter weaning weights, improved pregnancy rates and better pasture utilization...

USDA Secretary Rollins closed Mexican border ports after New World screwworm was detected just 370 miles from the US border. The discovery in Veracruz, Mexico, halted the planned reopening strategy as officials work to contain the northward movement of this devastating...

In June, USDA canceled more than $1 billion in conservation grants to nearly 70 groups under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Some groups are appealing USDA's decision. Meanwhile, other groups declined to discuss their grants being canceled over fear they...

When cows and bulls lose too much in the way of body condition, fertility rates, weaning weights and overall herd health can cost an operation a lot of money. That's why providing adequate nutrition is critical.

Livestock producers need to keep an eye out for cyanobacteria in water sources. North Dakota State University Extension specialists have been getting some reports of blooms in livestock water sources. The toxin, also known as blue-green algae, is harmful to livestock...

A group of Democratic senators on Monday expressed their opposition to including language in the farm bill that would supersede state laws. The senators specifically pointed to a bill led by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, that Democrats say would affect dozens of state laws...