Monday, November 4, 2024
soil

Soil testing provides more information to farmers so they can ensure their fields are healthy, productive and can support the land usage.
Solar panels

Instead of leaving the surface uncovered under solar panels, learn about several options that have environmental and economic benefits.
Goat

Livestock species have different tolerances to onions. Sheep and goats have the highest tolerance with beef having the lowest.
grazing sheep

It is tempting to look out into the pasture, see a field of green, and let the animals out to start grazing, but there are two types of danger to consider.
Cattle on pasture.

Having a balanced mineral program in place is important throughout the year as minerals are involved in most if not all metabolic functions of livestock.
fence

Keeping nuisance weeds out of the fence line is valuable to the structure of the fence and keeping the livestock safe.
forages

Choosing a forage that is adapted to the conditions of your pasture may be more effective than adapting your pasture to fit an appealing forage.
mud

Prepare now for warmer temperatures and increased perci[pitation the last two weeks of March to prevent your pastures from turning into mud.
frozen bucket

Winter weather creates challenges for providing fresh, clean and unfrozen water to livestock. Learn how to determine which watering system is best for you.
forages

One thing we can do on these cold and snowy winter days is think of warmer temperatures and plan for new forage seedings.