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Monthly Archives: May, 2015

Why Pigs Fall Apart on Pasture

Editors Note: This piece comes to us from David Fogle of Spring Hill Farms in Newark, Ohio.  David grew up raising hogs and began...

Are You Okay?

Mental illness is scary because it strikes at the very heart of who we think we are. When our bodies fail us, it's a...

Drought Concerns: Milo & forage sorghum as potential alternatives

If you're in one a region suffering from or potentially looking forward to drought, you may alread be looking at potential alternatives for forage production....

Tearable Puns

I think that most puns are terrible.  These are are tearable too. (Click to see it full size.)

Is Your Multi-Wire Fence Too Much For Your Charger?

I've been asked a handful of times, "Is my multi wire set up too much stress for my fence charger?" Some manufactures rate their chargers...

Dairy Math

Fractions - they were always hard math to figure out….

Assess Alfalfa, Winter Cereal and Grass Stands for Reseeding Decisions

The snow has now receded and soils are beginning to warm enough to green up most hay fields and pastures, and it’s time to...

How to Manage Cattle to Reduce Leafy Spurge, Spotted Knapweed and Canada Thistle

This is the second in the series on managing grazing to get the forage you want.

Expose Animals to Poor-Quality Foods Early in Life for Life-Long Success

In every animal's life there will come a time when they need to survive on less than the best. If they've tried it out when they're young, they'll thrive anyway.

How Not to Fail in Business

It is a fact that 8 out of 10 of the small business start-ups fail within 5 years. Why do you suppose this is...

Should We Let Pandas Go Extinct?

Saving the planet's creatures from extinction is something we all strive for. But it turns out that it's not such an easy thing to...

Ninja Ewe

Do you think her black belt is made of wool?

Need a Great Milking Parlor? Burn Down Your Old One!

No, we're not serious. Do NOT burn down your barn. BUT, if you're considering starting your own dairy, or you're in the market for improving an old one, here are some great suggestions from someone whose barn DID burn down.

Cows Gain More Weight on Steamed Veggies Than Raw Veggies!

That was the conclusion of a study done in 1844 as reported in the “Book of the Farm”.  Today, many people would laugh at...

Want to Get Rid of a Plant By Grazing It? Here’s What You Need to Think About

Understanding how a plant grows through the grazing season is the key to figuring out when grazing it will make the most impact. The...

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