Another advantage of goats is their simpler breeding requirements. Finding a buck or arranging for breeding is far easier ...

Flesh-eating parasite cases surge near border as California dairy and beef producers brace for potential billion-dollar ...

When highly pathogenic bird flu turns up in dairy cattle, you feel it in the pit of your stomach, not just at the farm gate but at the grocery cooler. Federal and state officials say that is exactly ...

The H5N1 strain of avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has been circulating among wild migratory birds for the past two years, with substantial spillover into poultry farms. But what's sparking ...

U.S. milk production is expected to edge higher in 2026 with better yields and a slightly larger national herd, but strong ...

Innovative practices — from diet additives to regenerative grazing — can offer quick wins in the fight against global rising temperatures.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds New York poultry and dairy farmers to practice good ...

FOR Region Five cattle farmer Sean James, cattle rearing is not merely an occupation; it is a legacy shaped by memory, discipline and deep respect for the ...

Officials have detected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a dairy cattle herd in Wisconsin, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) Animal and Plant Health Inspection ...

The genetic sequencing of the bird flu virus detected in a Dodge County dairy herd earlier this month indicates it was a new ...

In early 2025, through the National Milk Testing Strategy, USDA detected two spillover events in Nevada and Arizona dairy ...