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Yearly Archives: 2015

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.)

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...

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...

The Grass is Growing! And You Can Help!

Grass is growing. The grass is really growing! I get a little impatient sometimes waiting for spring to get here; then once it is here...

Fast Fact: Seeking Farmers-Seeking Land Clearinghouse

Here's a resource you might like to have.

Someone Broke Into My Truck The Other Night

Sometimes I get side-tracked, like the other night when I was bringing in groceries from the truck. It happens when I have a lot...

Right Sizing Your Operation

Farming or ranching is not a one size fits all job. Here are some thoughts about making sure you are right sizing your managmeent to fit your resources.

Avian Flu – Coming to a Hen House Near You?

While it's not a human health concern, the current avian flu is hitting some areas hard. Here's what's happening, and what you can do to help your fellow farmers and ranchers to prevent the spread of this disease.

Do You See Me?

Members of the Natal tribes of South African greet one another by saying “Sawa bona”, which literally means: “I see you.” The response is “Sikhona” which means: “I am...

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