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Monthly Archives: January, 2016

How Long Does It Take to Feed 400 Cows in the Winter?

Using a well designed grazing cell & the right portable fence tools, I can generally feed the herd in about 25-30 minutes even with...

Crabgrass is Good Forage

Improved forage crabgrass varieties are not weeds, but high-quality, high-producing forages that fit well from the Mid-Atlantic region through the Southeast. With good fertility...

Great Poultry Marketing

Do you think this meat manager runs around the store chasing whoever picks up a goose?

Were You Raised in a Barn?!

The witty come back I wish I'd had when I was a kid. Save Save

Frugal Innovations

Frugal innovating is the art of using human ingenuity to create solutions from the resources at hand. Farmers and ranchers are usually born frugal innovators, but we could all use a little inspiration to improve those skills. Here you go!

Better New Year’s Resolutions

The usual New Year's Resolutions (lose weight, exercise, eat right) can be kind of boring. How about livening up your New Year with something...

Living With Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue

Here's a coordinated approach to turn your fescue "scourge" into cost-effective, productive pastures.

Stroke Your Calves For Better Weight Gain

Better weight gain for calves, more milk from cows with just 42 minutes spread over 2 weeks. Plus a "how-to" video.

Got Cactus? Cut Your Winter Feed Bill In Half!

Too much cactus doesn't have to be a bad thing. It's a nutritious forage, and prepared correctly, your cows can eat it, helping you get pastures back into shape and a step closer to healthier livestock. With a big El Niño, this year could be perfect for getting started.

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