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Beginning Farming at the Dixon Place

Sometimes farming doesn't make sense from the outside. But if it makes sense from the inside, that might just be what counts.

The Case for Low-Stress Livestock Handling

In my first article, I introduced stockmanship as an under-appreciated and under-utilized component of operating sustainable livestock operations, and argued that its one essential...

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...

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!

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.

Feeding Cattle Popcorn

What should you do for your livestock for the Holiday Season? Farmer Derek Klingenberg is known for serenading his cattle with his trombone, and...

The Beauty of a Day On Pasture

Have you ever found yourself trying to explain to someone what you do and why? Have you searched for the words to describe the...

A High-Forage Diet for A Better Bottom Line

For your herd, a high-forage diet can help your bottom line, but you should take care to use high-quality forage. Here's how to make a high-forage diet work for you.

Better Maps Mean Better Rangeland Management

How badly are western rangelands doing? ARS researchers developed tools that would let them figure out what could or should be growing out there and found out things may be better than many thought. The bonus is that these tools can help us figure out how to spend limited time and funds on improvements.

Does 4-H Matter Now More Than Ever?

A few years back, a friend from Washington D.C. visited my farm for the first time. Right off the bat, he noticed the bumper...

Glow-in-the-Dark Chickens Fight Flu

In a typical year 500 million people will get the flu and more than 500,000 will die from the virus. During pandemics, the loss...

Kicking the Hay Habit – How to Get Started

Hay feeding still ranks as one of the top costs of being in the cow-calf business in the U.S. The good news is we...

When Is It Too Late to Grow Up To Be a Cowgirl?

When we moved from Loveland, Colorado to Tucson, Arizona I breathed a little sigh of relief as I left behind  the 8 sets of...

How to Start Your Own Farm

This isn't just for beginners. There are really great tips here for all farmers and ranchers who are trying to succeed and grow. Thanks, Forrest!

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