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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

How to Teach Your Cows a New Trick: Weeding

Turns out, you can condition helping grazing behavior into your herd.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

Obudu Cattle Ranch: All You Need Know

Obudu Cattle ranch is the former name of this resort, the current name being Obudu Mountain Resort. These two names will be used alternatively throughout this article to make it more interesting and fun. Besides, I personally prefer the former name… Sound weird right? Hmm…. Let not dwell on that, read on and get informed …

Old cattle ranch could become a residential library for writers and artists

Two bookstore employees want to create a "literary home on the range."

When is it Time for a Landowner to Change Tenants?

The relationship between a landowner and a tenant—the farmer who farms the land—is similar to any relationship. There can be ups and downs, but hopefully, with good communication between the two parties, the business relationship flourishes and each partner feels that their goals are being met. At a time with more volatility in both grain …

Benefits of Precision Agriculture

With all the new advances in agriculture cropping up over the last several years—whether it’s advances in equipment or developments in seed hybrids—perhaps none is doing more to change the farming landscape than the advent of precision agriculture. Farmers across the nation are turning toward this technological innovation, and are readily seeing its myriad benefits …

Should Landowners Consider a Trust During Estate Planning?

Among the many decisions farmers and landowners make, the most important deal with estate planning. Unfortunately, estate planning often gets pushed to the back burner, and the wide array of options available to landowners is left unexplored. Being proactive in exploring these options can pave the way for a peaceful estate settlement that retains and …

Is a cattle ranch with no cattle a hobby or a business?

How can you tell if your loss is from a hobby or a business? Apply these the nine factors of Treasury regulation.

Farm Smarter: Time Management Tips

The problem is, our labor is an asset like any other on the farm, and whether it’s a labor of love or a labor for profit, how we spend it has grave impacts on the course of our businesses, personal lives and the land we steward.

How will Ukraine’s farms fare?

“I cannot imagine trying to farm in a country under siege.”

What Is A Factory Farm?

If there is one term I am most frustrated with hearing people say, it is Factory Farms. Why? You may find this a little crazy coming from a hog farmer, but I re

What to Expect When You're Expecting...a GAP Farm Audit

Have you ever wondered how a farm audit works, and what an auditor is looking for during a GAP animal welfare audit? Three different measurements are used.

What Is the Future of Farm Data?

The Agricultural Data Coalition is asking for feedback on where you think farm data is headed in the next the five years.

7 tips for family meetings on the farm

Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.