Most of us are unaware that a fungus isolated from a Missouri soil sample became an antibiotic that has saved thousands of lives, and that it was discovered by a 76 year old botanist who had come back from retirement to do something significant. It's a story we should know because it gives us another reason to take good care of our soil.
Lots of you have been concerned and asking about Troy Bishopp after his heart attack on December 3, 2013. Here's the Grass Whisperer in his own great words to let you know what happened.
Harvesting, processing and packaging your product is different than what is typically done for other meat you harvest. With this article, Sandra points out the challenges and then how to be successful.
This year many farmers are wondering why barnyardgrass is present in unusual abundance in their hay fields and pastures. This annual warm-season grass weed...
The article in the September 10 issue (Out-sourcing/Non-sourcing Farm Visits) inspired The Grass Whisperer to share this piece with us that he wrote in 2008 after making a trip to the nation's capital. Troy has been active in speaking up for farmers, and he wants you to know that you can do it too!
Even if you're not working with irrigation, this article has some great tips for transitioning to intensive grazing, stockpiling pasture, and considering the downsides. This is the first in a series from Dave Scott so stay tuned!
This isn't the article we'd planned for this week, but the flooding in Colorado means that some of our fellow producers need some information NOW! Here's what we all need to know when disaster strikes.
If you're thinking of leasing pasture or buying a farm, here are some important questions to answer to make sure you'll be happy with the place you choose.
How important, how valuable, is living in a community that strikes a better balance with Nature? And are communities willing to pay for the services that producers provide to meet that balance?
