Handling livestock, to provide routine care or treatment of sickness, is a common and often unavoidable part of livestock production. However, there are instances where handling can be decreased to avoid performance effects on livestock. Why low stress and non-handling...
Parasite management should be a key component of any cattle health program. Internal parasites affect feed intake and nutrient absorption. This results in lower average daily gain, poorer immune response to vaccines and diseases, lower reproductive performance and decreased milk...
Raising backyard chickens can be a rewarding experience, from collecting fresh eggs to watching your flock grow and thrive. But caring for your chickens requires more than just giving them feed, water, and a space to roam and roost. A...
Backyard chickens bring more than fresh eggs to our homes—they enrich our lives! Just like with any other animal, caring for chickens means understanding their needs and protecting them against any dangers that can impact their health, especially hidden ones....
The growth of backyard chickens is earning them the title of America’s favorite unconventional pets. They provide fresh eggs and offer an engaging hobby for families. But keeping your backyard flock happy and healthy requires more than just food and shelter—it’s about preventing unseen threats.
A decade of action: Grain bin safety for 2026
Grain bin accidents happen fast, and rural fire departments often lack the tools and training to respond. Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety Week tackles this challenge by providing rescue tubes and hands-on training to first responders. Since 2014, the program has equipped 450 departments across 35 states, with nominations open now through April 30. Communities can help prevent tragedies by nominating their local fire department at grainbinsafetyweek.com.
Don’t Leave Your Farm’s Future to Chance
Many farmers still rely on a wait‑and‑see approach to disruptions, leaving operations vulnerable. Nationwide’s research shows most lack a formal resiliency plan. Proactive risk planning helps protect people, assets, and operations while boosting confidence. Farm Risk Ready offers tools to strengthen resilience.
The following information is provided by Nationwide®, an insurance and financial services company.  Open, strong communication is a key part of every farm family transition. But it’s not always easy. Conflict can arise quickly and easily when families discuss the...
What’s more dangerous: driving on a rural road or a congested city street? If you picked the latter, you’re not alone. According to Nationwide’s 2024 Driving Behaviors Survey, less than 5% of survey respondents believe rural areas are more dangerous. However,...
Keep lice at bay in your cattle herd with these tips for implementing a strategic lice control program. At a glance Lice are an ongoing problem in beef cattle, especially in winter and cold climates, robbing cattle of performance. Choosing...
At a glance Pasture cattle in nearly all parts of the country are plagued with both face flies and horn flies. Fly control for cattle works best when approached from more than one targeted control point (TCP). When it comes...
