It may seem simplistic to analogize soil with a checkbook, but it works and is more apt than perceived. Matter can be neither created nor destroyed. It’s a simple truth that drives everything in the universe and holds true in the soil as it does in the cosmos – giving rise to the soil nutrient balance.

Those in the cattle industry have come to understand the term “hybrid vigor” and how it benefits the health, growth and stamina of our livestock. Many of the same things can be said for our pastures.

Alfalfa, often crowned the “queen of forages,” has long reigned supreme in the world of agriculture, commanding respect and admiration from hay producers and dairy farmers alike.

Summer was rolling along. We’d flown by the solstice so quickly I didn’t even recognize it before it was a few days behind me in the rearview mirror.

Words hold immense power. They can uplift and inspire or hurt and discourage. With words, we can build bridges of understanding or walls of division. They shape our thoughts, influence actions and leave lasting impacts. Choose your words wisely, for they can change lives and shape our world.

At Carter Cattle Company LLC in Pintlala, Alabama, every decision is made with the future in mind. The Carter operation was named the National Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) winner in 2022.

While the rest of the world may be getting ready to start getting in to the swing of things, the hay market is savoring the last of summer. Producers are holding on to good pastures, and the hay market is still on summer break.

The use of precision technology has been a pivotal evolution for agricultural practices, aiding farmers in crop management, resource optimization and operational efficiency.