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.
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.
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.
This is a piece you'll want to share with your non-farming friends, your customers, and maybe just keep on your refrigerator to remind you of how important you are.
This article was originally published by the Noble Foundation's Ag News and Views, Ardmore, OK and was written by Eddie Funderburg.
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Every time an animal, a milk truck or a crop leaves your place you're exporting nutrients. And you're importing them in fertilizers or purchased hay. Here are some tools to look at your export/import balance.
If you've done everything right up to now to raise fat cattle, be sure what you do when you're handling and transporting them doesn't undo all your hard work.
