Internal, annual biological rhythms appear to influence the amount and composition of dairy cows’ milk more than environmental factors like heat and humidity do, research shows. Although researchers ...

World’s top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Milk production in the 24 major States increased in March as both cow numbers and output per cow moved higher. March production reached 19.6 billion pounds, up 2.4 ...

Studies have shown that human-caused global warming and climate change have caused heat stress among cows, which can reduce milk yield and lead to diseases and other serious issues. Part of this is ...

A two-year North Dakota ranch study found that carefully managed cattle grazing improved grassland carbon retention, plant ...

Drylot beef cow production can be a viable alternative for producers, according to researchers at North Dakota State University's Carrington Research Extension Center. The researchers are in the ...

Managing that stress effectively means looking beyond milk production and understanding how heat impacts the cow throughout ...

Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found a surprising food source that could help reduce cows’ methane production: seaweed. A recent study from the university suggests bovines who ...

West Texas A&M announced it has received a $9.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - the largest federal award in WT history.

MEAD, Neb. (DTN) -- Declining cattle numbers in some regions of the country are a door of opportunity for Nebraska's producers. That's what Jim MacDonald believes, and it was the focus of a recent ...