Factory farms and slaughterhouses pose a tremendous threat to clean air and water, communities, wildlife, workers, our climate and a healthy environment. Over the past 40 years, animal agriculture in ...

There’s no denying it: Animal agriculture is a concerning contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, which fuel the worsening climate crisis. Livestock accounts for between 11.1% and 19.6% of ...

Animal agriculture — farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, feed mills, animal health companies and others — is committed to providing a safe and healthful food supply for everyone. This dedication starts ...

No industry, perhaps excluding fossil fuels, has done more damage to the Earth and its inhabitants than animal agriculture. It is the largest single devourer of land; a polluter of air, water, and ...

Beef Center of Excellence will focus on cutting-edge research; Swine Research and Education Center potential to serve as hub ...

Have you seen that recent viral video where Taylor Swift milks a cow while dancing on stage in rhinestone cowboy boots? No? Well, while that video does not exist, it’s the kind of thing that could be ...

A new study reveals that generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help expedite the search for solutions to reduce enteric methane emissions caused by cows in animal agriculture, which accounts for ...

Animal agriculture seems likely to be on the minds of the 2025 North Dakota Legislature, as it was in 2023. Jenny Schlecht wonders if there is genuine interest in raising livestock in the state.

In the past decade, animal welfare advocates, ranchers, and a public increasingly seeking transparency in the food system have swung the barn doors wide open on animal agriculture. To date, 12 states ...

Lost production due to stress, feed changes, or diseases may require additional veterinary care to fully recover. It may take ...

Nature is complex. Her underground web is as intricate as her above-ground diversity. Below our feet, bacteria, microorganisms, mycorrhizae, and roots of perennial plants work symbiotically, absorbing ...