Cold weather challenges QCA farmers to keep animals safe

As bitter cold grips the Quad Cities region, local free-range farmers adjust feed, water and shelter to keep animals warm and ...

Farmers work to protect their animals amid freezing winter conditions

Farmers at Perrydell Farm say they are focusing on providing enough water and shelter to help keep their cows comfortable in ...
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Farmers and ranchers in southwest Missouri continue to struggle with black vultures attacking their animals and livestock

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Missouri’s black vulture population has surged from an estimated 14,000 birds in 2015 to more than 21,000 in 2021, creating significant challenges for livestock producers ...
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Eastern Iowa farmers take extra precautions to keep animals cool

SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa (WQAD) - Farmers in eastern Iowa are taking extra precautions to keep their animals cool as temperatures rise across the Midwest, WQAD reports. Sam Benson and Maggie Stafford run a ...

US farm economy shows widening cracks as costs rise, jobs vanish

A global grain glut, trade disputes, and high input costs are contributing to the financial strain on the farm economy. The economic pressure is leading to job losses at equipment manufacturers and an ...
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Wisconsin farmers battle extreme cold to protect livestock

Wisconsin farmers have put normal tasks on hold this weekend, prioritizing the safety of their farm animals as the state endures one of the coldest few-day spans ...