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Chicken, a species of foul domesticated early in man’s history. Its scientific name is Gallus domesticus, and it belongs to the Phasianidae family which includes Old World pheasants and partridges. Chickens are probably the most numerous birds in the world, largely, because of their importance as a source of human food. The chicken was known to the ancient civilization of the Indus Valley and was fully domesticated by 2000 BC. Chickens were prized for many reasons in the ancient world. The cock was admired for his courage and pride, and his traditional early morning crow made him valued as a timepiece and symbol of the waking day. The ability of the hen to lay eggs prolifically made her a symbol of fertility.

Forest products are one of the biggest industries in the Ozarks region, and private landowners have plenty of opportunity to participate. In Arkansas alone, 58 percent of the 18.78 million acres of forestland is in private hands; far from being depleted, the states afforested area – already 56 percent of the land base – has increased by 6.5 percent since 1988.

It is important to take care of your animals, for them to take care of you,” registered Angus producer Cindy Ulm said at the March meeting of the South Central Cattlemen’s Association held March 11, 2010.

On September 2, 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Statistics Service reported that in the state of Missouri remnants of Hurricane Isaac dropped much needed rainfall across the state improving topsoil moisture supplies.

When you need an engine with steady torque and pulling power without sacrificing fuel economy, diesel engines are the preferred choice. Diesel engines have a fuel efficiency of roughly 30-35 percent more than gasoline engines and as such, they’re a good source of reliable power. However, the engine is massive and heavy to offset the stress of high compression, which makes this engine a bit pricey compared to gasoline engines.

With forage already scarce, Extension experts advise ranchers to find out what their hay is missing.

Planning for everything that might prevent a successful spring calving season is a tall order, but a checklist can help you cover all the bases.

“I would predict that only about 15-20 percent of producers in the Ozarks area take advantage of artificial insemination (AI) method of breeding,” said Bryan R. Kutz, instructor and youth specialist for the Department of Animal Science at the University of Arkansas. “A U.S. Department of Agriculture survey indicated only approximately 13 percent of producers use AI. However, that was in 2007,” he added.