https://www.agproud.com/rss en-us kkohl1@iastate.edu Monoslope barns are common in the Upper Midwest and particularly in northwestern Iowa. Initially, they were built to control manure runoff and comply with new environmental regulations. Monoslope barns are common in the Upper Midwest and particularly in northwestern Iowa. Initially, they were built to control manure runoff and comply with new environmental regulations. 

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/57407 Tue, 09 May 2023 11:48:49 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/57407-design-and-management-is-key-with-monoslope-barns 57407-doran-inside-a-monslope-barn.jpg Areas of the U.S. have witnessed the growing use of monoslope buildings for beef operations as feedyards expand and adapt, but this trend hasn’t established itself in all cattle-raising regions. Areas of the U.S. have witnessed the growing use of monoslope buildings for beef operations as feedyards expand and adapt, but this trend hasn’t established itself in all cattle-raising regions.

]]> http://www.agproud.com/articles/53397 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:00:01 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53397-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-monoslope-barns 1221pc Strong work procedures and routines are vitally important when calving time arrives at the farm or ranch. To help assist with the birthing process, most cow-calf producers are equipped with a calving pen. http://www.agproud.com/articles/53863 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:00:01 -0500 https://www.agproud.com/articles/53863-making-proper-space-for-your-calving-pens One of the biggest challenges with any stocker-grower operation is capital. Building shelters, especially for producers in states with inclement weather, can be a huge investment. http://www.agproud.com/articles/48945 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:00:01 -0400 https://www.agproud.com/articles/48945-retrofitting-dairy-barns-for-beef-production