Brent Voss says hydration is the lifeblood of his cattle operation in Dexter, Iowa. And that’s why having the best cattle waterers available is so important to him. Since 1993, Voss has been raising a purebred Angus herd, now numbering … Read More
Consumers are increasingly interested in how their food is produced. They want to know who produces it, how animals are cared for and the impact on the environment. In a survey of 1,000 American consumers, 70% of respondents reported paying … Read More
As summer temperatures rise, it’s important to understand the impact of heat stress on your cattle — and what you can do to minimize it. We talked to Dr. Grant Dewell, a beef cattle veterinarian with over 30 years of … Read More
Water is a precious resource that is essential for all living things. It is startling that only 2.5% of the Earth’s water is freshwater and of that percentage only 1.3% is from surface water sources like lakes and rivers. Groundwater … Read More
“If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” – Mark Twain Insert the name of your location above and this simple quote rings true for most of us throughout the country. The barn … Read More
Most horse farms practice continuous grazing, but more and more horse owners are discovering the benefits of rotational grazing. Even if you just have one acre, splitting your pasture into two grazing paddocks and rotating between them produces healthier and … Read More
Have you heard the expression “chicken math”? In a nutshell, chicken math is the addition to your flock in quantities and breeds beyond what you initially planned. However, this phenomenon is not just contained to chickens; homesteaders are just as … Read More
When it comes to tackling environmental issues in the cattle industry, Dave Petty of Iowa River Ranch near Eldora, Iowa, has always been one to grab the bull by the horns. Petty and his wife, Diane, are first-generation farmers who … Read More
There’s a lot of chatter about beef cattle production and the environment especially with the current administration’s focus on climate change policies. Livestock producers can sense the target on their backs but industry groups and agribusinesses are banding together to … Read More
Researchers and scientists at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute and the Department of Animal Science of the University of Nebraska, along with the Twente Water Centre of the University of Twente, Netherlands recently collaborated to produce a report … Read More
