Kids involved in breeding 4-H projects have a special dedication. They have to conduct year-round projects, not just raise an infant animal until it is fair time. Not every child has the facilities to ...

In western states, where almost half of U.S. sheep are produced, the Suffolk ram is commonly used as the "terminal sire"—an animal with the best genetics to sire lambs for meat production. However, ...

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FAYETTEVILLE - While states like Texas and California produce the most sheep, a hybrid breed of rams and ewes is finding a niche in Arkansas. Katahdin sheep - a breed known for its ease of care, ...

The fastest growing segment of the organic meat market in the United States may be coming to a pasture near you if it isn't there already. Sheep. Specifically, meat sheep, which may not look much like ...

COAT OF MANY COLORS: Jacob sheep have finer coats than many primitive sheep breeds, making them an ideal choice for farmers looking for a hardy, easy-to-keep fiber animal. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth ...

GALT, Calif. — Even though college and work took Catherine Diaz-Khansefid away from ranch life and onto a business career path, her ranching spirit always remained. “I was born and raised in ...