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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.

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar with<br>FSA<br>When talking…

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

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.

Farms grow vegetables to feed the hungry

Local farms grow produce to donate to programs that feed the hungry.

Can urban farms feed our cities?

Urban farms may not to do much to improve food security, but they bring together communities and connect cultures.

Why you should never give spoiled feed to your poultry or livestock

Bad feed can not only leaves a bad taste in an animal’s mouth, it can be extremely dangerous to their health.

Moldy feed: Risks and prevention

Learn how to recognize the symptoms of giving mold feed to livestock and minimize the impact it has on your farm.

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.

Feeding 7 billion: How food impacts communities around the world

This photo series documents food's scarcity and abundance, the communities and rituals that surround it, and how it affects our planet.

Could Indoor Vertical Farms Feed Livestock?

The people at Grōv Technologies think farmers can produce wheatgrass for their herds with less land and water using the method

5 tips to reduce fertilizer costs

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

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…

Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Fertilizer

For farmers struggling with how to manage record-high input prices and supply chain obstacles, there are questions you can consider for your operation to help plan ahead.

Everything You Need To Know About Organic Fertilizer

Unlike the chemical kind, organic fertilizers feed soil organisms in addition to your plants, helping to build healthy soil—not destroy it.