Alfalfa is a staple in many animal diets because it is an excellent source of fiber and high-quality protein. It’s complementary to other types of forage and grain, cost-effective and palatable.

Setting up a limited liability company (LLC) is a popular option in America and it could provide both tax and liability advantages for farmers. However, since every farming operation is unique and every farmer’s assets and liabilities differ, an LLC doesn’t fit the needs of every farming operation.

Someone once said, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” That may be a fitting adage to describe the newest old idea for managing native grass pastures. Beginning in the 1990s, a group of range scientists at Oklahoma State began exploring an approach to managing pastures based on the interaction of fire and grazing.

USDA announcing it would purchase about 11 million pounds of cheese hasn’t had a positive psychological impact on prices.

A written contract can be a valuable tool for farmers, but many farm leases never end up in writing. Basing a farm lease arrangement on just a conversation and a handshake can be risky. Consider, for example, a verbal grazing lease that ended up in court because an extended drought substantially reduced the amount of forage and the parties couldn’t agree on how to handle the problem.

July’s weather apparently didn’t substantially curtail monthly milk production, according to Bob Cropp, professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

I’ll hit the big 70 come August, and my body remains afflicted with eyes that see the world as though I was still 35. I still cuss the Ford Mustang for being too small in the driver compartment so I never even got to drive one.

Remanufactured parts and components are a great way to save time and money without sacrificing quality. Remanufactured (or reman) parts aren’t just parts that have been repaired; they are built to meet or exceed original OEM specifications and are usually backed by a warranty that, in some cases, is better than new warranty coverage.