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Monthly Archives: October, 2014

Can Animals Figure Out What Minerals They Need?

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.

Grazing Stockpiled Forage: When Planning Meets Reality

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.

Confusing Labor Laws Lead to Trouble for Farm Employers

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?

Should GMO Foods Be Labeled?

Here's an interesting look at an aspect of GMO foods and their labeling from a whole new perspective: the potential impact on the circle of life.

Decorating for Hallowe’en

Are you tired of carving jack'o'lanterns?  Here's a risqué take on decorating with pumpkins!

Don’t let your pasture rust. Fight Puccinia.

Puccinia, a.k.a. rust, is a problem in pastures all over. Researchers are fighting it, and you can help!

Fun With Chickens

When I was kid, chickens were always whole. When I was given the chore of washing them off and cutting them up, I always...

Changes to Microloan Program Benefit Beginning and Family Farmers

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.

How to Set Up Paddocks For Managed Grazing

Managed grazing means gaining more control of your grazing. When we built our first grazing system 25 years ago, portable fencing using reels and...

Breeding Matters III – Inbreeding vs. Line Breeding

Confused about the difference? Here's what separates the two "relatives."

Farm Hats Make the Man

Mark Twain said, “Clothes make the man”.  I wholeheartedly agree, however when it comes to working on the land, the farm hat is a...

Cover Crops + Livestock = Winning!

Well-known grazier Gabe Brown shares his five steps for healthy soil and how using them on his farm has made him successful.

One Wire Electric Fences Make Managing and Teaching Calves Easy

As you're thinking about next year's grazing season, here's a fencing technique to work into your system. Easy for you, easy for your calves!

Line Breeding is Good For Profit

A couple months ago I wrote an article for On Pasture called Breeding Matters. I briefly alluded to Line Breeding as a method of...

Hunting Safety Notice

Is it bad grammar?  Or is this county trying to send a message to some of its residents?

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