Abortions and stillbirths are frustrating to livestock producers.

The rapid maturation of winter rye makes the timing of harvest critical to ensure optimum nutrient content for livestock.

For livestock operations, reportable substances would include ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which are in all livestock waste.

The price for inputs, with few exceptions, is increasing for the 2012 crop.

Farmers and homeowners without electrical power need to be careful if using a standby generator.

Weigh the pros and cons before deciding to background calves this year.

Knowing when to remove a tree is difficult as there are no hard-and-fast rules about tree survival following damage from insects, diseases or wind storms.

Long-lived perennials such as trees have to be tough to adapt to an ever-changing environment.

Choosing the right plants for an area is important.

The best way to avoid damage is to keep ice dams from forming.