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.
From boardroom to barnyard: Why most American farmers farm part-time
Part-time farming boosts household income, provides access to health and life insurance and offers economic stability.
Do you know what this hazard-ous item is?
Help us figure out how this hazard-ous item was used in this week's Hazard a Guess!
The uncertainty of March, signs of spring
Although the weather may not show it, spring is coming. Nature's sights, sounds, and smells make spring the most exciting season of the year.
What does golf have to do with conservation?
There is a good chance that statewide and nationally, soil and water conservation districts can have a closer working relationship with golf courses.
Bringing new life to old wood
Visitors to the Nokomis-Venice areas looking for the perfect piece of hand-made art for that empty spot at home owe it to themselves to see Minio's work.
Tips for managing CRP land
Research shows that properly managed grass cover will reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and is more beneficial to wildlife than mowed grass covers.
Farm Credit salaries, big loans should lead to big questions
Lenders will continue to grow, merge and make whale-sized loans unless the farm, ranch and rural owners of the Farm Credit System begin to question them.
Optimistic for a profitable year, with more technology
The dairy industry will continue to modernize with new herd management technology, robotic milkers and automated milk feeding systems.
Music is a good addition to steam shows
Fairground organs, as big as a truck in some cases, make quite a sight at a steam shows, especially if there are eight or 10 in a row.
