A combination of positive pressure tubes, side curtains and cooling has helped cows to cope better with heat stress, maintain yields and improve foot ...
A single day of extreme heat can cut milk production by 10 per cent. And it doesn’t stop there – the effects of heat stress on dairy cows can linger for more than a week. That’s the finding from a ...
If it feels like this summer is hotter than normal, you're right. It's drier, too. That takes a toll on the North Country's farms. Crops wilt. Pollinators get out of sync with plants. Livestock even ...
Barn cats are a surprisingly important part of farm life. They're not just there for the vibes: They legitimately help keep things clean around the farm. They go after rodents, who get in and ...
In Scott County, farmers are working overtime to keep their animals safe from the heat. At a local free-range farm run by Sam Benson and Maggie Stafford, dozens of animals roam free. Stafford said ...