This widespread and adaptable prairie plant excels at feeding livestock, wildlife, and the eye of the gardener.
Tag: Livestock
Beef Cattle Talk: A Glosssary
From 3 in 1 to heterosis to yield grade, all those confusing cattle terms you have wondered about.
What Causes Wool Allergies?
How to know if you truly have a wool allergy, and what to do about it.
Side-Oats Grama
This peculiar grass is an important forage of the semi-arid Great Plains.
Why Are Dairy Bulls More Dangerous Than Beef Bulls?
The answers to this common question include genetics, upbringing, and bull management.
Eastern Gamagrass
This native grass offers superior nutrition to livestock, but keeping it from dying out can be a challenge.
Adding Value to Wool
A brief summary of all the options for making the most of your fiber business.
What is Permaculture?
Just the basics on this comprehensive approach to sustainable living.
What is the International Letter Code System?
Plus tips for choosing a cattle identification system right for your herd.
8 Ideas for a Bison Business
Want to do something a little different with your family farm or ranch? How about raising bison? From a land stewardship perspective, there are some major advantages to raising bison. Despite their size, these animals are far easier on pastures than most types of domestic livestock, fostering a healthy grassland ecosystem. Furthermore, they are hardy…
