Hollywood is a $500 billion industry that, among other things, makes a profit from combining two seemingly un-joinable things: Cowboys and Aliens. Sharknado. Beverly Hills Cop. Part of my academic research is considering farming narratives in their various forms. This led me to another odd couple: agriculture and space.

The National Dairy Herd Information Association Scholarship Committee awarded $750 scholarships to 21 high-school seniors and college students. The students were evaluated based on their scholastic achievements, leadership in school and community activities, and responses to DHI and career-related questions.

‘Whole Foods sale of rabbit meat sparks protest!’ Humm? Animal activists compare rabbits to dogs and cats. They are often kept as pets. So are mice, pigs, guppies, weasels and snakes. Do these protestors sit around brainstorming their next great cause?

Embryo transfer has evolved since its inception in North America in the early 1970s. Today, it is a worldwide, established industry focusing on genetic improvement, with more than 500,000 dairy and beef embryos being transferred annually. North America contributes to 46 percent of those embryo transfers.

January 1980 is a month I’ll never forget. It all started out about Jan. 7. The previous spring I had a big hand in selecting the bulls we were gonna use on Albert and Louie’s heifers.

The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is currently seeking nominations for America’s Favorite Veterinarian, a nationwide contest to honor and recognize outstanding veterinarians for their essential role in preserving and protecting the health and well-being of our animals.

There is a lot to think about when hiring an employee, including recruiting, interviewing, checking references and selecting the right individual. Don’t let those efforts go to waste by not following through as they are welcomed into the farm.

Professional Dairy Producers Foundation (PDPF) is seeking applications for educational grant dollars. PDPF is looking to support unique programs that help build dairy producer professionalism and public trust in how dairy products are produced.

The issues surrounding antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to build; now the state of Oregon has joined the debate. The Oregon Legislature is deciding on two bills that would significantly limit the use of antibiotics in livestock and poultry production, according to a Statesman Journal article.