On-The-Farm Safety Concerns
Hazards producers may overlook Life on the farm poises hazardous situations daily. Fortunately, producers typically go through the day with no issues. However, there are...
A New Spin on Going Green
Program gives producers a way to set their pre-conditioned calves apart from others The Arkansas Natural State Preconditioned Calf Program, or the NSPCP, has created...
Mortality Management
Composting animal mortalities Livestock mortalities are an inevitable aspect of any operation. To make matters even more difficult, the number of options available for carcass...
Going Green Strategies
Easy on the environment and the pocketbook On a regular basis farmers hear terms like “sustainable” and “greener” in relation to their management strategies. Regardless...
Reducing Energy Costs
Energy audits guide producers toward savings No matter where they live, farmers throughout the country are searching for ways to streamline their operations. As inputs...
Cutting Down on Waste
Improving farming efficiency begins with good record keeping How can we cut down waste? This is a question that those in the agricultural industry are constantly...
The Numbers Game
EPD basics and must knows Evaluating an animal’s pedigree may feel like an assignment in a statistics or accounting class. The numbers, pluses and minuses,...
Choosing the Best Feed
Considerations when selecting feed for cattle operations Now more than ever, picking the best feed for a cattle operation is critical. As producers continue to...
Consider Litter
Poultry litter is a viable alternative to conventional fertilizers Before planting, farmers need to prepare the soil and ensure the soil has the essential nutrients...
Get the Dirt on Pastures
Understanding soil type and condition Producers looking to improve forages for their livestock can make big strides by understanding what type of soil they have...
