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Farmers await testing on PRRS resistant hogs
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome is a devastating disease. Work to bring pigs that are resistant to the disease is underway.
Summer bugs cost farmers and ranchers
Summer flies, gubs, bots, and keds can create all sorts of problems for livestock producers.
Drought conditions hold steady across the U.S. with some spotty relief
In the Heartland, localized heavy rains brought spotty improvement and record disastrous flooding in St. Louis.
Livestock guard dogs grow in popularity among ranchers
Livestock guard dogs are rising in popularity among ranchers.
Cold and rain set planting off to a slow start, but give moisture to some drought areas
So far, cool temps and frequent rains have kept planters in the shed, but Dale Mohler, senior commodity forecaster for AccuWeather, says better planting days are coming – eventually.
3 steps for starting a beef herd
Follow these steps to increase your chances of success.