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How to get the most out of your limited hay supply

With the possibility of a dry spring leading to an even drier summer, getting the most out of your hay is critical.

How to Make Life Easier for the Pet Groomer and You

Here are things to do and think about next time it is time for dog grooming or cat grooming. Have Your Animals Prepared and Ready Early

How to Use Complete Feeds to Stretch Your Hay Supply

Fiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay

Sustainable animal feed practices can boost bottom line

Sustainable practices are not only beneficial to the environment in the long term, but also to the participating companies’ bottom line in the short term. That is why the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes sustainability is important for animal feed manufacturers.

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds

A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of the meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed.

Need Hay? Lucerne Farms Has Convenient 40lb. Bags

Looking for chopped, Hi Fiber Forage in a convenient Bag? Lucenrne Farms has a blend for every horse in 40 pound bags at your local dealer.

What is going on with fertilizer prices?

Farmers are faced with prices that won’t drop soon and a laundry list of new decisions to make.

Tips for stacking and storing hay

Several factors affect outside storage losses and can be managed accordingly.

Can Your Hay Pass the Test?

Good-quality hay is an essential component of any beef production program. No matter how good you are at growing grass, there are times during the year when you are likely to encounter a grazing gap that requires feeding hay to provide cows with adequate nutrition.

5 tips to reduce fertilizer costs

Crop Rx: Prioritize nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium over micros, and pay attention to soil test results.

How To Fill A Hay Net Quickly

How many times have you gotten tangled up in your horse's hay net when trying to refill it? For most, it's more times than you care to admit.

Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic]

“What exactly is fertilizer? And, why do plants benefit from it?<br>Fertilizer is simply a material added to soils or directly to plant tissues that contains nutrients essential to the growth…

Online program: How to maximize hay, silage output

Online program to help forage producers maximize their crop yields.

Know the feeding value of ditch hay

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Using ditch hay to feed cattle is a common practice across the U.S. It provides livestock producers with a source of readily available forage which can be very useful particularly during feed shortages. “Under ideal conditions, it would be advisable to analyze the bales at least for crude protein and total digestible [...]

Should Horse Owners Steam or Soak Hay?

For horses with dust-reducing needs, steamed hay appears more beneficial, whereas horses with EMS would benefit more from soaking.

Can I use hay for a Straw Bale Garden?

Can hay bales be substituted for straw in a bale garden? Yes, but there are some important considerations and things to know. Let me explain...