The traditional 10-12 year US cattle cycle appears to be a thing of the past, with the US cattle herd hovering between 96-99 million head for the past 10 years and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicting numbers to remain in the same range for the next 10 years. Join discussion...

Medway residents craving organic vegetables without a trip to the grocery store or to an out-of-town farm stand might eventually be able to buy fresh, locally grown produce on Winthrop Street. Join discussion...

With official support, they save up on input costs while getting a better yield. Join discussion...

Livestock farmers are urged to plant forage grasses to ensure adequate food for animals and to attain other agricultural benefits. Join discussion...

Almost 51 percent of the total farming community in India do not avail of any loan facility from any source. Join discussion...

Greenpeace is appealing to the New South Wales Government to explain what controls will be used to stop genetically-modified (GM) crops from crossing state borders. Join discussion...

There has been a sharp fall in dairy farmers' confidence, according to the latest bi-monthly Rabobank/Nielsen Rural Confidence Survey. Join discussion...

Increasing demand for arable crops in the UK and increasing reliance on imports prompted experts to call for more co-operation between organic producers. Join discussion...

The Canadian government should investigate what it costs rail carriers to ship grain. Join discussion...

Livestock producers who sign up for marketing programs such as Process Verified, Certified Organic and Non-Hormone Treated Cattle may find themselves automatically registered in the National Animal Identification System. Join discussion...