Livestock

In this section, you’ll find articles on raising livestock, including cattle, hogs, and poultry. This includes herd management, health, equipment, technology, and more.

Sandy Road Farms buys assets of Kansas Smith Farms

New owner, Eddie Crum, now has 21,800 sows.

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TED talks for the swine industry

SwineTalks, a global swine online conference with a "TED talks" format, will be held October 7-8.

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First Calf Heifer Care

Calves that die at or soon after birth are often due to calving difficulty. Avoid problems by taking care of heifers before calving.

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Crops

Developing a strategy to reduce soil compaction

By Successful Farming TV Show

When soil suffers compaction, myriad challenges arise. On the surface, appearances can be deceiving on the extend of the damage.

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Cattle

‘Miracle’ calf survives California wildfire

By Women in Agriculture

A newborn calf that survived a California wildfire offers hope to us all, just when we really need it.

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Top Shops

Idaho Shop Tour with Custom Overhead Crane

By Top Shops

Dave Mowitz heads to Genesee, Idaho, to visit Al Krick’s shop.

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‘Miracle’ calf survives California wildfire

A newborn calf that survived a California wildfire offers hope to us all, just when we really need it.

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Sour Milk

More than a year after an undercover video campaign revealed animal welfare issues at Fair Oaks Farms, experts say there are important lessons to be learned.

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Stockpiling For Fall And Winter Pasture

Take advantage of the early fall growing conditions to stockpile pasture for livestock. The longer you can graze, the more money you'll save in feed.

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Choosing The Right Gate Weight

Shopping for the right gate gets confusing when you compare gauges. Choosing a gate by weight rather than gauge gives you a clearer picture of strength.