Barbed wire is a critical innovation that shaped the High Plains. Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer takes a look at its origins.

Barbed-wire fencing can be destroyed by the Pacific Northwest’s increasing wildfires. Sometimes fires burn fence posts and leave the barbed wire on the ground, causing a hazard.

Beyond Barbed Wire: A Look At Virtual Fencing The concept of virtual fencing technology has been around for decades but it continues to evolve. Learn how four cattle producers and families are ...

The first commercially successful barbed wire was patented by an American farmer on Nov. 24, 1874. Joseph Farwell Glidden invented the effective product.

Can I be fined for using barbed wire or razor fencing in my garden? Barbed wire or razor wire that is installed within 2.4 metres of a road is considered a nuisance and potential risk.

The Colorado Department of Transportation issued its first-ever permit to tear down old fencing for the sake of wildlife along a major highway.

Learn how to install an electric fence by learning about conductors, corner posts, and insulators before buying quality electric fencing materials and spending time on construction.

In 1876 salesman John W. Gates brought barbed wire to Texas when he wagered $1 million that he could build a fence that would capably contain cattle. Some incredulous gambler took the bet. Gates ...

Kangaroos and the Dangers of Barbed Wire Fencing Barbed wire fencing is widely used to secure farmland and rural properties, but it poses significant risks to Australian wildlife.

What are the implications of using barbed wire or razor fencing in my garden? Despite it not being illegal, using barbed and razor wire in order to stop people getting into your home is not advisable.