DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — University of California researchers are feeding seaweed to dairy cows in an attempt to make cattle more climate-friendly. UC Davis is studying whether adding small amounts of ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Precise feed rations are critical to maintaining a healthy cattle herd in the most efficient way possible. Slick bunk management is the process of prescribing the appropriate amount ...

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In ...

The United States and European Union have pledged another way to tackle climate change, and it could have a direct impact on agriculture. The pledge is to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% by ...

Direct-fed microbials offer animal health and performance benefits, but a study showed tradeoffs in outcomes between yeast ...

Seaweed diet reduced emissions with no drop-off in efficacy Research could help farmers produce beef and dairy more sustainably Scientists studying ways to farm seaweed in future for broad application ...

A fight is brewing over the practice of feeding chicken feces and other poultry farm waste to cattle. A coalition of food and consumer groups that includes Consumers Union and the Center for Science ...

Adding seaweed to cattle feed may significantly reduce methane emissions from dairy cows Method could help dairy farmers meet new state methane-emissions standards The UC Davis project is first in the ...

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59% to 98% above current levels. In ...

Profit margins for both cattle and hog finishing operations saw modest gains last week but also carry significantly higher feed costs than a year ago. Cattle feeders saw average profits of $222 per ...

The cattle market moves in cycles, usually lasting nine to 10 years. The current cycle is already in its 12 th year, including its seventh year of contraction, the longest since the 1990-2004 cycle.