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Four Teats, Two Teats, No Teats at All – A Story of Three Cows

“Boy, those cows could surely use some more milk.” How often have we all heard that old line? Truth be told, we’ve spent the past...

How to Guide and Turn Cattle When Driving Them

Here's another step in Whit Hibbard's series on good stockmanship using techniques developed by Bud Williams. You can see all the parts in the...

Farming as a Second Career – Secrets From Folks Who Made the Switch

Thanks to Suzy Hodgson of UVM Extension's New Farmer Project for this story! On average, people change careers three times in their lifetimes, and that’s...

Greg Judy Talks Fencing, Leasing, Cow-Size and More

What are the best reels, fence posts and wire you can use for your temporary fences? What are some rates you might offer for leasing...

Start Stockpiling Pasture for Fall and Winter Grazing

Tall fescue is great for stockpiling. Here's how much you need to lengthen your grazing season, along with tips on managing grazing now to get the most out of your winter pastures.

Don Ashford Shares His Decades of Farming Experience

One of the most important things to know about Don Ashford is that he really cares about the health and happiness of his fellow...

Cow Poop Analyzer App Estimates Forage Quality

You can use your iPhone and a pile of poop to figure out your forage quality! With the "Cow Poop Analyzer" app, you take a...

Saving a Chicken Saves Cattle and Ranchers

What do cattle and lesser prairie-chickens have in common? They both love grasslands. But grasslands are in trouble. Thanks to decades of fire suppression, redcedars,...

It’s National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day!

Get out your camo and your excess zucchini and celebrate "National Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day!" That's what August 8 is, and...

How to Work Successfully With Non-Farming Landowners

A successful, long-term farm tenure arrangement between farmer and non-farming landowner depends on good communication, and can help you decide whether or not you,...

Dairy Cows Head to Pasture for the First Time on Providence Farm

Vermont's Providence Dairy is transitioning from a tie-stall barn to pasture-based dairying. Here are some of the challenges the Connors faced this first spring and how they've solved them.

Paddock Design and Stockmanship – Part 2: The Case for Middle of the Run Gates

Changing infrastructure, and changing our minds about how we move cattle is key to middle-of-the-run gates. Here's how it works, and why you'll find it easier.

Forage Quality on Rangelands is Dropping

Declining forage quality is costing ranchers almost $2 billion a year, and there's no sign of the downward trend changing.

Planning For, and Managing Through Drought

Some readers are in the middle of a severe drought, and it comes for all of us at some point. Having a plan for how to respond and manage through it can help you survive, and even thrive.

Dairy Cow Body Condition Scoring

Scoring can help identify health problems or her management issues. It's as easy as standing behind your cow and comparing her to these photos.

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