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
Most of us are familiar with the “eating clean” nutritional trend that has influenced the proliferation of organic, whole foods, and healthy eating for both people and animals. This commitment to providing the best nutrition possible should start with the … Read More
No hoof, no horse. This old saying reflects the importance of hoof health for your horse. While there are many factors that affect hoof health, there is one nutrient that has a major impact on not only your horse’s hooves … Read More
Tornadoes in Georgia, floods in Michigan, wildfires in California and Hurricane Elsa hitting Florida, 2021 so far has been another busy year for the destructive forces of Mother Nature. No matter where you live, disasters can strike at any time … Read More
One hundred years ago, horses in the United States were primarily valued as beasts of burden for the raw power they brought to farms and transportation companies. The population of horses and mules in 1921 was over 25 million, just … Read More
One of the more stubbornly enduring equine myths is the thought that giving cold (40 to 50 degrees F) or too much water to your sweaty horse after a heavy workout will cause colic. “I don’t think anybody truly understands … Read More
Consumers continue to love dairy products, with 91% and 92% of folks nationwide consuming milk and cheese, according to a 2019 U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded report compiled by Atlantic Corporation. Consumers are also increasingly interested in how their food is … Read More
