Without an appropriate mineral balance your herd may not perform up to expectations or could display negative effects, so mineral nutrition is critically important. You should take a very close look at your mineral program to see if changes need to be made to enhance the health and performance of your cattle. There are six […]
More Advice on Cover Crops: Mistakes to Avoid
Planting cover crops requires an investment of time and money, and some farmers may be hesitant to plant them out of concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome and result in wasted money and effort. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots […]
3 Cover Crop Mistakes to Avoid
Some farmers may be hesitant to plant cover crops out of a concern that mistakes will thwart their desired outcome, and with the time and money investment required, being risk-averse is understandable. However, cover crops—which you typically grow between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop, provide lots of benefits that far […]
Cover Crops: Managing Weeds and Disease Since the Dawn of Time
Cover crops are off-season crops that are grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop. They offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality and water retention, and suppressing weeds, pests and diseases in your fields. They can also create forage for your livestock. If you’re […]
Using Cover Crops to Manage Pests and Manage Wildlife Habitats
If you’re leery of investing time and money into cover crops because you may not reap the benefits right away, take a closer look at the advantages they offer. These crops—typically grown between the harvest and the planting season of your cash crop—offer many benefits, including preventing soil erosion, managing soil fertility, managing soil quality […]
Which STD Test Is Best for Your Cattle?
Which STD Test Is Best for Your Cattle? Trichomoniasis, or “trich,” is a sexually-transmitted disease that can cause an increase in infertility among your cows due to early embryonic death. The long-term effects of a spread within your herd can result in major economic losses for your ranch. Testing is vitally important, but which test […]
How Much Do You Know About Watering Plants?
The newly-designed landscape of your home is everything you’ve always wanted, and you plan to take good care of your outdoor investment. But as you tend to your landscape be aware that there are certain watering concepts for plants, trees and shrubs that are based on fallacies, while there are others that are based on […]
3 Tips to Help Sell Land Quickly
Moving a piece of land on the market can sometimes be difficult. In most cases, about 9 times out of 10, it is much easier to sell property with a home or structure on it. While it does eventually sell, it can be a timely and frustrating process. However, don’t worry! We’re here to help. […]
How Many Animals Can I Graze on My Pasture?
You love your new farm property. It comes outfitted with barns, and other outbuildings, and corrals. And not only is it fenced, but the fence is in great shape—and it surrounds the entire property, so no worries about budget-busting fence installs, repairs, or modifications. The icing on the cake is that the farm is the […]
Want to Buy Timberland to Convert to a Farm? 3 Things to Remember
Before you purchase your timberland be specific about your vision for it and make sure that the property suits your goals, whether they be to convert it to pasture land for cows, goats, or horses, or to modify it to support crops. Here are three things to remember as you conduct your search. Make sure […]
