Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves ...

Similarly to how different cow breeds produce different qualities of beef, certain pig breeds produce better quality pork than others. Duroc is a common breed of pig that produces high quality, super ...

Adipose tissue is a crucial energy-regulating organ in mammals, responsible not only for storing excess energy but also participating in body ...

One of the many joys of being an agriculture reporter is the opportunity to talk with farmers who follow their own paths. Such was the case when I visited a producer who raised Hereford hogs. The ...