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Monthly Archives: September, 2016

Don’t Let Misconceptions About Low-Stress Livestock Handling Get In Your Way

Having trouble perfecting your livestock handling skills? Maybe these common misconceptions are holding you back.

Grazing Reduces Yellow Starthistle

With its 2-inch long spines, you might think that it's not a plant that livestock would graze. But studies show that cattle, goats and sheep can graze it and help control it.

Fall Stockpiling and Pasture Housekeeping Tips

Here's what Victor has been doing to get ready for his extended grazing season. It's been a little different this year thanks to all the moisture he's gotten. Whether its been dry or wet where you are, he's got useful ideas.

This Animal Spells Out What It Is

Take a closer look....

May Calving is Now the Rule for Dickinson Research and Extension Center

For the last five years, North Dakota State University's Dickinson Research and Extension Center has been turning its bulls out in August for May...

Grunt the Pig

One day out of the blue my Daddy called with a very serious question:  "Do you want to buy a hog?" "Do what?" "Do you want...

Inner Child or…..?

Well, this explains some things for Rachel and Kathy. How about you? Save Save Save

Water Makes Grass Grow!

That is a theme I frequently use in my grazing management presentations around the country. I often say I have learned more about grazing...

Advice and Funding Available for New, Beginning and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers

Sometimes you should just ask for help. That's what Joshua Eilers did when he was trying to get his feet on the ground as...

Small Grains as Forage AND Cover Crops

Small grains like triticale or rye are popular forages right now, but their soil building attributes can be overlooked. Here are a few of our thoughts about the ways they can benefit us just by growing.

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