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Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis on Tuesday recommended McDonald’s Corp investors vote for the company’s directors, dealing a setback to billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s efforts to replace two directors.

Accelerating energy costs and a desire to further sustainable farming practices fueled The Maschhoffs’ decision to break ground on a new 3.06-megawatt solar array at its Griggsville Feed Mill.

Managing multiple production sites is easier with this “plug and play” alarm and monitoring system.

Flies are more than just an annoyance for calves in warm weather. High fly populations also can spread diseases among calves; cause stress and reduced immunity; and negatively impact growth and weight gain.

South Korea plans to increase quarantine efforts at major airports and harbors to prevent the deadly African swine fever virus and other contagious foreign animal diseases from entering the country.

From global market dynamics to wild boar populations, the 11th-annual Iowa Swine Day, scheduled for June 30, is packed with a powerful line-up of speakers representing the pork and animal agriculture industries.

“I don’t think we’re ever going to replace the ability of a skilled person in the farrowing barn,” says NCSU professor Billy Flowers. But he, along with others, shared ideas on how technology may help.

Texas A&M AgriLife elevates the barbecue industry through meat science teaching, research and outreach.