6+ hour, 25+ min ago  (134+ words) The United States remained in second place in 2025 in terms of production of animal feed in the world. However its overall production decreased by 0. 8 percent compared to the previous year. With 20 years experience behind him, award-winning agricultural journalist Chris Mc…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (203+ words) New research at Kansas State University aims to tackle one of the most significant threats to global animal health and food security " highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI " by using mealworms, a supplement of poultry feed, as a vaccine-delivery method....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (201+ words) The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Division of Food and Recreational Safety was the focus for the most recent Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council session. Members met virtually Feb. 19. The sixth Wisconsin Agriculture Youth Council members, who will…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (139+ words) PLATTEVILLE, Wis. " Allan Arndt has a herd of 50 beef cows on his farm near Janesville, Wisconsin. He also has a business partnership with his" Beef Quality Assurance, a program developed by cattlemen in cooperation with the U. S. Department of Agriculture, is…...

2+ mon, 16+ hour ago  (227+ words) This year marks 50 years of the embryology program in Lancaster County. This means two generations of local students have had the exciting experience of hatching baby chicks in their classrooms. Third graders often tell extension staff visiting their classrooms comments…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (141+ words) Keeping livestock healthy can feel like a delicate balancing act, and winter weather makes that even more difficult. Cold fronts, sudden temperature swings and damp conditions can weaken animals" immune systems, making them more vulnerable to respiratory illnesses like pneumonia....

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (140+ words) When preparing or "dressing" raw chicken for cooking, care must be taken to prevent'salmonella and other infections. Poultry is a popular pick to grace the dinner table. However, if not properly prepared, food poisoning could strike. Fortunately, poultry scientists at…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (439+ words) Correctly using vaccines can help boost herd health during this time of high cattle markets when every animal going to sale has a high value, according to Dr. Brandi Karish, beef cattle Extension specialist for Mississippi State University "Right now,…...