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Passing the farm to the next generation takes more than deciding who gets what. The right estate plan can help avoid family conflict, unexpected costs and headaches down the road.

As school starts earlier and state fairs hold their late-summer slots, farm kids across America face an impossible choice: Show livestock and honor family legacy or show up for practice and keep their spot on the team.

Hiring help is never easy, but waiting too long can cost more than the paycheck.

The Bureau of Reclamation released its final environmental impact statement. Farmers in the lower basin worry it could mean cuts to their water supply, while upper basin farmers are seeing higher hay prices and cattle sales.

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From traditional palpation to rapid chute-side blood tests, choosing the right pregnancy-checking method depends on your labor, facilities and herd goals.

Pinpointing open cows early is more than a reproductive headcount. It’s an active management strategy to slash winter feed bills, capture seasonal market premiums and protect your margins.

The 15-year company veteran and JBS USA head is set to take the helm of the world’s largest food company.

In a shift from its planned Aug. 14 closure, JBS partners with Governor Shapiro and UFCW Local 1776 to pivot the Montgomery County facility to case-ready packaging.