With more than 100 pasture grasses and legume species to choose from – not to mention all the varieties and mixes available – it’s no wonder producers often have a difficult time choosing a species to plant in their pastures.

There’s an old story about two men on a train. One of them, seeing some naked-looking sheep in a field, said, “Those sheep have just been sheared.” The other looked a moment longer and then said, “They seem to be – on this side.” (Mindfulness, Ellen Langer)

Agriculture would not exist were it not for soil. But the world’s most productive soil is slowly disappearing due to poor farming practices, topsoil erosion and urbanization.

Our lives are filled with electronic devices connected to the Internet. All of these devices make our lives very convenient by saving our search results, giving us an account so our shipping information is saved and giving rewards programs at your local store. These conveniences and deals are seemingly free of charge. However, there is an underlying reason you are receiving these services pro bono, which is that companies are able to collect some useful data.

Hay from road ditches is commonly harvested and used as feed for beef cattle and other livestock. In some cases, the forages being harvested from ditches are of very high quality, while in others the hay is harvested well after dedicated hayfields and optimizing quality may not be a top priority.

Living in Pennsylvania around this time of year, I hear a lot of talk about Punxsutawney Phil and his shadow.