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Tag: Livestock
Top 10 Reader-Favorite Cattle Breeds
The beef, dairy, and dual-purpose breeds our readers are researching.
USDA Releases 2017 Ag Census Results
Despite falling income and rising producer ages, a continued rise in small farm numbers signals hope for agriculture.
Choosing a Breed of Cattle
We are excited to announce the release of a new book—Choosing a Breed of Cattle: 5 Needs and 40 Breeds for Selecting Cattle That Fit Your Purpose by Michelle Lindsey! When you start by assessing the five needs of every future cattle owner, choosing between the many breeds of cattle available today suddenly becomes much…
Adding Value to Milk
Looking for ways to expand your small-farm dairy business? Milk offers many opportunities for diversifying your product offerings! Here are some common ways to add value to farm-fresh milk. Cream Cream is not one of the more popular value-added dairy products around, but it does have a loyal following among health-conscious customers. Fresh, raw cream…
What are Animal Units?
A handy tool for mixed-species grazing and how to use it.
Beef Tenderness and the Shear Force Test
How beef tenderness is measured and obtained.
Pros and Cons of Deep-Litter Bedding
How do you keep animals healthy when they must be housed? Deep-litter bedding offers a solution.
15 Gifts for the Country Living Enthusiast
Make this year’s gifts meaningful with something they can use in their country living adventure.
Johnson Grass
This invasive weed is a nuisance in the field and garden and a serious hazard in the pasture.
