Rotational Grazing is Not Just for Cattle AnymoreMost 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 MoreRead More
The More the Merrier: Facilities Planning for a Healthy and Happy Sheep or Goat HerdHave 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 MoreRead More
Stewardship & Sustainability: How One Iowa Cattleman Approaches the Water Productivity IssueWhen 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 MoreRead More