The hard work of shearing sheep was on last week at a ranch between Montrose and Olathe, where a crew of fewer than 10 ...

For decades, Irish wool has been undervalued—discarded as waste or sold for pennies. “The challenge for 99% of farmers in ...

A garment’s “functionality and performance over a long period of time,” she said, “turns out to be the thing that really ...

Demonstrators will include Woodstock Weavers, Elmendorph Hand Spinners, Wiltwyck Quilters Group, Dutchess County Sheep and Wool ... spinning yarn and wool processing, basket making, embroidery ...

BLOOMINGTON — Roughly 300 crafters and enthusiasts attended the second annual Illinois Fiber Festival ... to make the yarn," Engelbrecht-Wiggins said. Depending on the breed of sheep or alpaca ...

In this piece, Sheep Central talks with a major New South Wales wool grower with a productivity focus who attended the WCG meeting. The wool grower did not want to be identified to avoid personal ...

However, the introduction of wool-processing machines has brought new vitality ... However, the group worries that attacks on sheep by feral dogs could hinder yarn production and weaving. The ...

The fluctuations in slaughter index scores between January and February highlight the pace of processing activity ... of demand for different lamb and sheep categories.

During that time, humans have raised sheep for various purposes, including meat and wool. But, just how long is the sheep’s gestation period? Here, we’ll learn all there is to know about the domestic ...