At many cattle backgrounding operations, manure is an unwanted byproduct – something to dispose of. But at the Quincey Cattle Co. in Chiefland, Florida, it’s a valuable resource used in forage production.

Calves that enter this preconditioning program spend their time on pasture, not dirt lots.

Knowing how to read your alfalfa seed tag also can reap big dividends, not only in managing seed costs but also to ensure you have a strong stand.

At 16 years old, Rick Jones of East Berlin, Pennsylvania, discovered his career path.

What began as an FFA project eight years ago has turned into a growing, thriving business.

In 2003, Terry and Linda Ketterling started TLK Farms, Inc. and TLK Dairy, Inc. along with their son Tony Ketterling and daughter Launa Fowler. As Terry put it, “I bought a dairy to learn about dairy.”