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7 Livestock Guardian Animals
January 25, 2022March 24, 2022 hsotr The Farm

7 Livestock Guardian Animals

The most common livestock guardian is the dog. However, farmers have other animals to choose from, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

November 9, 2021November 5, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Switchgrass

Switchgrass is one of the dominant plant species of the tallgrass prairie, and it alone accounts for much of the natural soil-building that occurs on native prairies.

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?
August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle
August 24, 2021September 17, 2021 hsotr The Farm

Grazing Management by Species: Cattle

Cattle are the quintessential grazing animal, making them roughly equivalent to bison in the ecosystem.

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas
March 24, 2021April 28, 2022 hsotr The Business

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History
December 2, 2020April 28, 2022 hsotr The Farm

10 Animal Breeds Important to American History

While many animals breeds have been important to our nation throughout the years, a few stand out as iconic.

7 Tips for Storing Bulk Beef
November 11, 2020July 26, 2021 hsotr The Lifestyle

7 Tips for Storing Bulk Beef

Here are some tips for storing bulk beef for safety and optimal freshness.

Draft Animals
October 16, 2020 hsotr The Farm

Draft Animals

Acquire the knowledge necessary to choose and purchase draft animals, and then learn to work them in the field, woodlot, or market garden.

Top 10 Farming Resources
September 30, 2020March 16, 2022 hsotr The Farm

Top 10 Farming Resources

Check out some of our readers' favorite farming posts to learn about popular country living topics and find links to more information.

Did Old-Time Cowboys Really Yodel?
August 24, 2020July 20, 2021 hsotr The Skills

Did Old-Time Cowboys Really Yodel?

There seems to be an idea that yodeling had little history in cowboy tradition. However, this sentiment does not line up with the observations of John Lomax.

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