Livestock

Consumers prefer conventionally grown meats versus lab-grown meats, according to Purdue University’s March Consumer Food Insights Report.

Visitors learned about farm animals and other ag-centered topics at the 2024 St. Joseph County Ag Days.

If the third time is a charm, Michael Happ might finally make an impression on federal lawmakers and administrators with his fact-filled, 24-page report on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s continued financing of Big Ag’s big manure habit.

I have the tremendous opportunity to work with some of the greatest employees in government and we have the pleasure to work for the American farmer — the original environmentalist, who cares for the land like no other.

Soil tells the story of what has happened in a field for decades.

The Noble Research Institute is focused on land stewardship for improved soil health for grazing animal production with lasting profitability.

The only career Bob Friestad ever considered was farming and more than seven decades later he continues to grow crops on his farm near Morris in northeastern Illinois.

We have some water standing on pastures and fields. I had almost given up seeing that this spring. Looks like some other events may follow. Ponds aren’t full, but have been improved.

The pastures have greened up nicely and the cows still receiving silage head out as soon as they have hoovered their daily allotment.

Spring has arrived and it is good to see grass growing and greening up. I won’t say that grass growth is exploding, because over the last few weeks, winter has tried to hang on.

A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both recently reported outbreaks of avian flu.

I recently upgraded my phone with a newer model, and I didn’t realize how much the technology has improved. While I’m catching up with the latest innovations, pig farmers have already embraced it.

A total solar eclipse will travel through Indiana on April 8, providing a spectacular show for sky watchers. “On April 8, Indiana will be center stage for a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse experience,” said Gov. Eric Holcomb.

This is my favorite time of the year. It is the time when new life is created.

Milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu, U.S. officials said.