As a range of legislation attempts to ban factory farming on a local level, it may not be so easy to define what we’re talking about.

What, Exactly, Counts as a Factory Farm?

It’s no secret that large-animal veterinarians are in short supply across the U.S. How are we going to fix it?

Coming Up Short: Searching for Solutions to America’s Rural Vet Shortage

Proposed Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) legislation looks to slow down America’s trucking fleets — farm groups are pushing back.

Agriculture’s Need for Speed

There’s a common belief among ranchers that if you throw a livestock guardian dog into a pasture, instinct will kick in and they’ll know what to do. That’s rarely true.

When Guardian Dogs Attack

Wine growers are increasingly exploring alternatives to chemical inputs and machine-based farming.

Making Wine With the Help of Bugs, Raptors, and Livestock

A reintroduced bill in Congress might help with a shortage of meat processing plants. Experts say there’s a lot more to the problem.

Will More Money for Small Meat Processors Fix the Supply Chain?

New research highlights the steadily increasing scarcity of food animal vets — and what that could mean for our supply chain and the rural economy.

There’s a Shortage of Livestock Veterinarians and It’s Making Our Food Less Safe

An FDA decision will come to fruition soon, meant to help prevent antibiotic resistance in both humans and animals. How will it affect farmers and ranchers?

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