Not only will this help you understand if you should provide cafeteria minerals to your herd, but it will also give you some new insights into how creatures choose what to eat.
Stockpiling forage and grazing through the winter - great idea, right? But sometimes you don't want to be the first one to try a great, new idea. That's where The Grass Whisperer, Troy Bishopp, comes in. He's starting to graze his stockpile now and he's going to take you through the season with him. You'll get to see first hand how it works, the challenges he faces, and how he makes it work.
Misunderstandings and confusion over definitions of different kinds of labor occurring on farms has cost some farmers money. A closer look at the regulations doesn't bring a lot more clarity. So, what's a farmer/rancher to do?
The Farm Service Agency now offers loans from $35,000 - $50,000 and has made important changes in who is eligible. It could be you! Here's a breakdown of the changes and how you can share suggestions to make the program even better.