27+ min ago   (507+ words) PUBLISHED ON September 10, 2026 AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Beef Center with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a Technology Field Day at the McNay Memorial Research Farm on Sept. 29, showcasing a handful of technologies being used in various research…...

17+ hour, 45+ min ago   (811+ words) PUBLISHED ON September 9, 2026 WASHINGTON — Squinting through my binoculars, I scanned the dense branches of a black spruce, trying my best to catch a glimpse of the thin legs of a small black, white and yellow songbird. I was on the…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (887+ words) PUBLISHED ON September 2, 2026 BOISE, Idaho (THE CONVERSATION) — In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control. These cattle, goats and sheep stomp down tall grasses as they munch their…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1219+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 31, 2026 OWENTON, Ky. — For Charleigh Wright, Hooves & Heroes brought together two parts of life she knew well: agriculture and the volunteer fire service. Growing up in a rural community and in a family with a strong tradition of…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (488+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 30, 2026 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are among the most recognized beneficial insects in gardens and landscapes. The adults and larvae feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects, making them important natural enemies of common pests,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (406+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 30, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — The Animal Agriculture Alliance has updated two flagship reports highlighting the funding, connections, and key players within the animal rights activist movement in the U.S. This year’s findings show continued growth in financial resources, increased…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (683+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 20, 2026 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Researchers have developed a low-cost, semi-automated, AI-driven method that uses remote cameras to survey bumblebees and potentially other insects. The new tool could have important implications for efforts to conserve declining insect populations. This includes…...

3+ week, 52+ min ago   (657+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 19, 2026 MANHATTAN, Kan. – As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves. In a recent episode of “Cattle…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (693+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 20, 2026 CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Franklin County 4-H livestock exhibitors showcased months of hard work, dedication, and livestock management skills during the 2026 Franklin County 4-H Livestock Roundup, held August 7 and 8 at the Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club, home of the Franklin…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (621+ words) PUBLISHED ON August 17, 2026 The Veterinary Clinic gives students the opportunity to apply what they’re learning in the classroom while exploring careers in veterinary medicine, animal science, and agriculture.” — Dr. Timothy Keown, Ph.D., President of SCGSA The ceremony will include…...