Animals and Livestock News

Nationwide, Extension Soil Scientist Melissa Wilson and her colleagues are at the forefront of nutrient management through manure science.

The situation is not currently urgent for Minnesota. New World screwworm would most likely be brought into Minnesota through livestock, horses, and other animals traveling from affected areas. Infections are treatable when identified early.

Many people who take Extension’s horse composting class have experienced loss and grief, but take comfort in this sustainable solution.

Minnesota is home to nearly 7,000 farms with one to 24 horses each. Each of those horses has an owner who needs reliable information about its care.

The app puts real-time, nationwide market intelligence directly in your pocket, making what was a simple conversion tool now a comprehensive market companion.

Improved profitability allowed the average Minnesota farm to make modest gains in working capital and net-worth growth during 2025.

The president of the Cottonwood County 4-H Federation and the Amboy Sunrisers 4-H Club takes on hot topics with leadership skills honed in 4-H. 

Lambing and kidding workshops help producers prepare for what can sometimes be a stressful time.

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) is a Farm Bill safety net program and a widely used risk management tool for dairy farmers. Sign-up at your local FSA office opened on January 12 and will close on February 26, for 2026.

University of Minnesota agrivoltaics research may yield dual harvests of food and energy.