Variable weather can be major offender in pastures and hayfields, even before it turns severe. But the incidence of severe weather is on the up across the country, and managing for these events is nec
With its deep taproots and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, alfalfa has the potential to be an outlet for high-carbon materials like almond shell by-products
Don't go to the town diner for breakfast in the morning — it’s too far of a drive. I would imagine, though, that with beef prices as high as they are for calves, there would be plenty of ranchers
The cattle industry is inherently volatile and subject to the unpredictable forces of weather, market prices, and input costs. To navigate these uncertainties, beef producers must adopt resilient strategies
One of the soil functions of widespread interest to country and city dwellers alike is providing a firm foundation, either for growing plants or for the variety of buildings that we house our livestock,
“We, as cattle producers, row-crop farmers, and as a society, have been pushed toward maximizing production as much as we can,” said Dan Glenn at the Kentucky Cattleman’s Association
Hot topics, current issues, controversies, trends — whatever buzzwords grab your attention, the intention is to generate discussion. Though what qualifies as a hot topic to one person may be irrelev
“If there ever was a wonder legume, it’s probably red clover,” said Chris Teutsch at the American Forage & Grassland Council’s annual conference earlier this month in Kissimmee,
Net farm income is predicted to have declined nearly 20.9% since 2022, with substantial losses in crop receipts and continued pressure from rising costs and inflation
Farming can be just as much about crop and livestock production as it is about personal growth. Learning from mistakes, taking opportunities, and having aspirations is what moves farm businesses forwa
When I started my forage career back in 1986, directing farmers to a good variety with high-quality seed was easy. I’d simply tell them to “select certified seed of an improved variety.”
Cattle are prey animals with evolved senses and behaviors to protect themselves from predation. On the contrary, the grizzly bear is the poster child for wildlife predator. So, how does the plaintiff
