Alan Sundermeier, a researcher at Ohio State University says, "You can't solve your problems with steel. Even with a subsoiler that may have minimal...
True grazing artists understand that when things aren't going as planned, or Mother Nature gives you a surprise, you don't give up on science. You just remix your paint.
Sheep, herd dogs, guard dogs, how to manage them and what they cost, shearing and marketing wool, making money, saving money, and helping the environment - this 8-minute, prize-winning video has it all!
Editors Note: Troy Bishopp custom grazes organic dairy heifers. He is letting us all follow along this fall and winter as they graze stockpiled feed....
If you are a small‐scale producer, direct marketing your beef in halves, quarters, and bundles is the best way to be profitable. Here, Mike Lorentz and Arion Thiboumery give you answers to questions customers might ask, and tips for bundling your product and getting going with direct marketing.
We all have a story about an animal on our place that was more than just livestock, but was a part of the family. Here's the story of Petey the lead steer and how much he brought to the Ashford farm.
Since the beginning of agriculture, successful farming has meant the extraction of minerals from soil as plants grow. A relatively small world population and a...
The difference between live weight, hanging weight, and what a customer takes to the freezer can lead to confusion. Here's a resource you can use to create the right expectations for your customers.
Stockpiling forage and grazing through the winter - great idea, right? But sometimes you don't want to be the first one to try a great, new idea. That's where The Grass Whisperer, Troy Bishopp, comes in. He's starting to graze his stockpile now and he's going to take you through the season with him. You'll get to see first hand how it works, the challenges he faces, and how he makes it work.
Misunderstandings and confusion over definitions of different kinds of labor occurring on farms has cost some farmers money. A closer look at the regulations doesn't bring a lot more clarity. So, what's a farmer/rancher to do?
