Graziers who still think that "Spring" calving starts in late February and early March think they have good, logical reasons. They probably cite economics,...
Since we're beginning the year by focusing on goals, here's another avenue: business planning. Yes, business plans are tedious. Yes, they can make you...
Multi-species grazing isn't just about diversifying your operation and making good use of your pastures. It can also be a way to protect small ruminants from predation!
This week, Greg Christiansen of Grandview Grain and Livestock comes to us from his kitchen/office to share the Gross Margin spreadsheet he developed for...
Johne's disease is a wasting disease with no cure. It is found in more than 50% of dairy herds in the U.S. and can affect beef cattle, sheep and goats. Here's my story of my encounter with the disease in my goat herd and how you can use my experience to save yourself some grief.
Forrest Pritchard is the New York Times best-selling author of three books on his experiences as a farmer, including "Start Your Farm," Kathy's favorite book for folks considering taking the leap. Here he shares some of his insights.