A hay‑scouting trip in the early ’70s becomes a snapshot in time, complete with a ’66 Ford, new country and one unexpected rock in the trunk.

As acres increase, an equipment specialist explains the signs that it’s time to rethink your equipment lineup.

Feeding hay is often just part of the cattle business, and it's almost an afterthought to some. Habit and routine can sometimes overshadow a piece of your cattle business that deserves further evaluation.

A retired concrete mixer with a stretched snout and diamond‑plate fenders became one of Idaho’s most unconventional hay trucks.

Automatic lien laws in a handful of states offer protection for custom operators, but knowing how to enforce them – and what not to do – is just as important.

Whether up north in last summer’s ash or down south in the dust, winter feeding is nearing its end, and the need for a grazing plan is mounting. Year over year, producer efforts to balance grazing and growth will hopefully result in profitable calf crops as well as healthy grasslands.

A hay truck Anchor‑Loc seat once set the bar for comfort, and I’ve been chasing that perfect ride ever since.