In recent years, many small American farms have been struggling due to low commodity prices. As a way to cut down on expenses, some farm owners automate their labor, which helps them harvest crops and ...

Sprouting fodder for your animals can be a great way to get them superior nutrition while saving you money. If your needs are large enough, you may choose to purchase a commercial system. But if ...

An innovative livestock feed opportunity has gained the attention of Southwest Colorado farmers and ranchers, saving some from quitting the business because of drought. “From seed to feed in six days” ...

When we decided we wanted to raise homegrown meat, such as pork and poultry, I wanted the animals to eat high quality food. After all, you are what your food eats! All of our animals eat non-gmo feed ...

Manitowoc County residents Tom and Jane Lensmire have taken “going green” to a new level. The Lensmires have transformed an old machine shed on their rural Cleveland farm into a hydroponic garden of ...

Braving the midday sun, Jane Njoki carries trays of lush, green sprouts to feeding troughs as her cows moo impatiently in a nearby shed. “They can’t wait to have their lunch,” said the dairy farmer as ...

TIMAU, Kenya (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Braving the midday sun, Kenyan farmer Jane Njoki carries trays of lush, green sprouts to feeding troughs as her cows moo impatiently in a nearby shed. "They ...