Farmers have felt the real impact of extreme weather events—especially from intensifying cases of severe heat and drought. As a result, many are ready to act. For example, this year’s Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll shows that over half of the respondents were worried about the impact of climate change on their operations, […]
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There’s an oft repeated myth in popular culture about the cast iron stomachs of goats. Though they’re willing to try plenty of high-roughage foods, they’re not the trash compactors that people imagine them to be. Just like any other animal on your farm, you need to be careful about the type of feed ingredients […]
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In the past, sheep nutrition was hindered by the land available to shepherds and farmers, who were always at the mercy of the quality of local silage and land. Now, a purchase from your trusted feed supplier can provide your flock with feed supplements that enhance their performance and enable them to overcome any shortcomings […]
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Genetically modified organism; it’s a very polarizing term. To some, the idea of altering the gene structure of plants and animals is unsettling, evoking an image of science experiments gone wrong. Others see responsible genetic modification as a continuation of the husbandry and horticulture that began thousands of years ago with selective breeding and […]
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