Dairy farms have expanded steadily since the 1970s and now compete for economic strength with beef cattle operations.

There are still hurdles to overcome, but growing the seaweed industry in a state known for lobster could be a win for local ...

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding is the latest step in the evolution of dairy genetics and is now a key driver of the U.S. supply ...

Arizona's dairy industry began expanding in ... contribute to climate change and deny animals access to open pastures. Critics call farms with over 500 cows "Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations ...

feeding first on mother’s milk and then pasture. Only later do they enter a feedlot—which is still outdoors—for a final six months of fattening (“finishing”) on high energy feeds. Dairy cows in the ...

Across Latin America many dairy cows and beef cattle are raised in an "unproductive ... "Never as good as the forest," she says, "but better than the traditional pastures." The lush trees at El Hatico ...

as purebred beef calves often remain on pasture longer before transitioning, while dairy calves — especially crossbreds — are more likely to be placed in feeding systems at an earlier stage. Despite ...

This 1930s footage captures the detailed processes of dairy farming and milk production, highlighting the journey from pasture to distribution. It begins with scenes of cows grazing in fields, being ...

Sleep is as important to humans as food and water, but it is often sacrificed to work, especially for farm workers. Dairy farming, in particular, can involve long hours and substantial physical ...

While NYC’s cow tunnels are perhaps the most famous, they were not unique to the metropolis. Around the world, farmers and ...