What Goes Into the Process of Hay Testing
Hay testing is a crucial practice to ensure optimal nutrition among livestock. On this podcast, Lorrie Boyer talks with Shelby Filley, Regional Livestock and Forages Specialist from Oregon State University…
A Farm Sanctuary to Help Educate and Heal
On the outskirts of Smyrna, Delaware, Andrea and Michael Haritos run an un-assuming homestead. While an unlikely and unexpected endeavor for these career real estate agents, the couple has transformed…
Pricing Land That’s Not for Sale
When my parents died, they put their land in a trust until I’m age 65. They wanted to prevent my siblings from selling the land until I reached a “good…
E-commerce for Your Direct to Consumer Meat Business
Direct-to-consumer is a hot topic in the livestock industry as of late, and ChopLocal, a platform designed to facilitate sales from meat producers to consumers, has a wealth of resources…
Tips for Hiring Help on Your Dairy Operation
Good help is hard to find. That’s been a continual mantra of dairy herd managers looking to find employees to fill critical roles on the farm. In today’s job market,…
15 Minutes With Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson
Born into farming and drawn back to the family farm in Manson, Iowa, after years in college and in the workforce, Brent Johnson has found his groove as president of…
How Saving Excess Rainfall Can Benefit Your Operation
Focusing on continually improving their fourth-generation farm, Kellie and A.J. Blair added a center pivot to one of their Iowa operations last year. But rather than a traditional setup, the…
A Partnership With the Local Co-op Can Lead to Mutual Long-term Success
Ask Brandon Wuethrich to name a trusted partner in his farming operation, and his local Ceres Solutions Cooperative is one of the first on his list. Wuethrich’s operation, Top Notch…
8 At-home Hacks to Try on Your Farm
Looking for new home hacks on your farm? Successful Farming and Living the Country have eight ideas that could be just what you’re looking for. Drying herbs Treehugger / Julia…
11 Homemade Livestock and Ranch Hacks to Try on Your Farm
Looking for some advice or ideas for your livestock ranch? Successful Farming and Living the Country Life have gathered together 11 ideas worth trying on your property. Hose holder My…