Pig farmers could see tighter profit margins in 2026, which might limit breeding herd expansion.
- Crystal Reed
From grass-fed to grain-finished, organic, pasture-finished and natural, there are many ways to raise and buy beef in niche markets.
- Tim Kenyon
DES MOINES — Iowa Pork Producer Association members get to pick from varied activities at the upcoming 53rd annual Iowa Pork Congress at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Jan. 20-22.
Everybody wants to find a diamond in the rough, but no one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease.
South Dakota State University Archives and Special Collections has some brand-new additions to its collection: More than 70 South Dakota brand books and other items from the history of branding in the state.
- Crystal Reed
Cattle producers and markets haven’t seen the last of the New World screwworm going into 2026.
- Benjamin Herrold
Historically low cattle numbers and strong demand should provide support for cattle markets in 2026, livestock marketing specialists and ag economists say.
- Sue Roesler
Having success with breeding season on a cow/calf operation requires careful planning and organization, providing adequate nutrition, and conducting body condition scoring, according to Annette Steffan, Red Angus seedstock breeder at Heart River Ranch, owner of Heart River Genetics, and a br…
- Benjamin Herrold
Even with some price declines since mid-October, 2025 has been a strong year for cattle markets, Kansas State University Ag Economist Glynn Tonsor said in his “In the Cattle Markets†column for the Livestock Marketing Information Center.
- Ruth Nicolaus
“I can talk my horses into danged near anything, so disposition is a big thing.â€
- By JAMIE HENNEMAN
Although the federal government is largely “silent†on the topic of how animals are raised in the United States, producers should be aware of legal challenges that can come up due to certain practices, according to legal experts.
- Benjamin Herrold
Rain or shine, the right calving strategy depends on weather preference, marketing plans and nutrition needs.
- Katelyn Winberg
The New World screwworm isn’t a pest most Midwestern cattle producers have ever had to think about, but veterinarians say it’s worth keeping an eye on.
- Benjamin Herrold
Improving cattle herd genetics is a long-term effort.
- Chris McCullough For Agri-View
DENMARK – A huge row has broken out in Denmark after a number of dairy farmers claim their cows have been poisoned by the methane-reducing feed additive Bovaer. Several farmers have reported major health issues in their cows – including fevers, diarrhea, fertility and condition problems, cow…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University researchers are shedding new light on swine nutrition, with findings that could help producers fine-tune diets for growing pigs — and improve feed efficiency and economic returns.
- Benjamin Herrold
It’s important to maintain good cattle nutrition through winter, and this year could present additional challenges after many areas of the Midwest experienced a dry fall with limited forage growth.
- Tim Kenyon
There are three important forage program tips for fall and winter grazing: Evaluate pastures, stockpile fescue and graze idle crop ground.
- Lynn Grooms For Agri-View
DEFOREST, Wis. – Vern Treinen started composting bedding pack about 10 years ago at his heifer-raising farm near DeForest. Managing from 150 to as many as 180 heifers and doing the bulk of his farmwork alone, he looked for ways to reduce his labor load. He decided to try composting. By estab…
- Benjamin Herrold
Livestock building technology continues to advance, helping producers be more efficient. University of Missouri Extension Ag Engineer Teng Teeh Lim says technology and management have helped the industry make these advances.
- Jeff DeYoung
Using cameras to monitor calving could save producers a lot of headaches.
- Jeff DeYoung
CLUTIER, Iowa — Josh Volante believes pork production is about so much more than just raising pigs.
- Benjamin Herrold
Ashley Ryan enjoys the process of taking care of livestock and providing farm-fresh meat for local customers.
- Crystal Reed
Bruce Brinkman of Valmeyer, Illinois, remembers working with pigs from a young age. He started raising pigs at age 12 as a 4-H project and now he has been doing so for 55 years.
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