RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Nowhere in America could you see better sheep shearing than at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo, Jan. 27 in Rapid City, S.D. The 10-day event hosts the National Sheep Shearing ...

Black Hills sheep show leads in dog trials, shearing RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Sheep-related shows are becoming more important at the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City, S.D. Events this year ...

The sheep that was found in an Australian forest was carrying around 77 pounds of wool after not being shorn for a long time. Kyle Behrend, of Edgar’s Mission Farm Sanctuary, said it appears that ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Irishfest attendees had the opportunity Sunday to witness an age-old tradition that many never see, but most benefit from. Sheep shearing, a practice deeply rooted in Irish history ...

One farmer’s practice of burning the wool shaved off her sheep has churned up “shear” madness, as media outlets like the BBC have reported she did so to protest ultra-low wool prices paid out to ...

From Highland pastures to global fashion, wool’s history is woven into Scotland’s identity. Wool has transformed Scotland’s landscapes, livelihoods, and legacy. Shane joins fashion historian Sally ...

Shearing day at a sheep farm is one of the most important days at the farm and it begins this time of year across Central New York. Depending on the breed of sheep and the growth of their wool, it can ...

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