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Bovine tuberculosis confirmed in Michigan cow herd, health officials say
A small beef herd in Alpena County, Mich., has recently tested positive for bovine tuberculosis, health officials said Thursday.
Your meat-eating habit is killing more than just cows
A new paper finds that meat production is a leading cause of mass extinction.
How to Carve Up a Cow, Sustainably
The industrial method of meat harvesting wastes a lot of food. Eco-conscious butchers are changing that.
Why Is Pig Meat Called ‘Pork,' and Cow Meat Called 'Beef'?
When you stop and think about it, it’s actually quite strange that pig meat is called “pork,” cow meat is called “beef,” sheep meat is called “mutton,” and deer meat is called “venison.”
Cows Not Required: 7 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Participate in FFA
Do you know what FFA is all about? As a mom of a FFA member, I do—but as a student and young adult, I had no idea. I married a small-town boy. He wasn’t raised on a farm, but he was active in his local FFA chapter as a high school student. My husband...Read More »
Making the Cut: How Well Do You Know Your Beef?
Understanding the anatomy of the cow will help you make better selections at the butcher shop.
26 Random Trivia Facts You'll Probably Wish I Didn't Tell You
You're more likely to be killed by a cow than by a shark.
Why we should eat crickets instead of cows
'The Good Stuff' on PBS makes compelling argument for chowing down on bugs.
A candle made out of cow fat?!
Ever see a candle made out of beef fat? Well, the fine chefs at Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse recently made a candle out of beef fat!
Have You Met This Cow? He’s Delicious.
Consumers are demanding to know more about their meat, but it’s a fine line between transparency and oversharing.
20 Vegan Meat Products So Delicious You Won't Know the Difference
Whether you're looking to improve your overall health, save the environment, or make PETA proud, try replacing one meal a day with some of these protein-packed picks stat! You won't even notice the difference.
Opinion: What the return of mad cow disease tells us about modern meat
It no longer matters whether you think factory farms are cruel, or inhumane, or whether you think it’s OK to slaughter animals. Meat-eating is destroying the health of human beings and it's destroying the entire planet
How do you like your beef… old-style cow or 3D-printed?
Manufacturers claim their products taste like the real thing, have huge ecological benefits and could soon be in our homes
What is your farms wean-to-service interval?
Is the first wean-to-service interval a good predictor of lifetime wean-to-service interval or herd longevity?
Tips for Farmers To Get the Most Out of Their Land
Check out these tips for farmers that help underscore the importance of crop health, yield protection, and equipment/grain storage.
