How to control foxtails in fields
Learn how to control green, yellow and giant foxtails in their hayfield.
Just how poisonous is pokeweed?
Pokeweed can be found in the eastern half of the United States, invading reduced-tillage fields. It's poisonous to humans, livestock and pets.
Don’t start grazing too early
Allowing livestock to graze pastures too early in the growing season can hurt future forage production and damages the tillers that produce new growth.
Improve your horse pastures with small, inexpensive changes
Well-managed horse pastures provide ground cover, prevent soil erosion and decrease runoff. Use these tips to improve your horse pastures.
How to fight foxtail in forages
Foxtail is infamous for seeds that get caught in the gums of livestock, leading to feed rejection and potential infections. Learn how to combat this weed.
Where are weak spots in your electric fence?
Learn more about the main components found in electric fencing systems to get the most out of your investment.
How I use watergates on my cattle farm
In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
Goats are browsers; sheep are grazers
Learn how to to make small changes to your feeding program based on BCS scores to evaluate and maintain your flock's nutritional program.
Use foresight when fertilizing fields
Applying fertilizers to hay and pasture fields to stimulate plant growth will generally increase yields substantially.
How to divide pastures for better performance
The essential principles are to avoid overgrazing the grass plant and to provide a rest period that allows the plant to regrow to a target grazing height.
