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Livestock
Explore expert tips and resources for livestock management to keep your animals healthy, productive, and profitable. Learn best practices for feeding, breeding, health care, and recordkeeping, plus how to use livestock management software to track performance and improve efficiency. Whether you raise cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, or poultry, our guides help you run a thriving, sustainable livestock operation.
Guide to Selling Animals Online: Records, Listings & Compliance
This guide walks through the complete process, from managing animals and records to marketing and selling them responsibly online, with tips on building trust, staying compliant, and reaching the right buyers in a digital-first world.
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4 days ago4 min read
5 Top Regenerative Practices to Introduce To Your Farm
Regenerative agriculture offers real hope for a more sustainable future. It’s easier than you think to implement.
Lydia Noyes
Sep 175 min read
Understanding the Cost of Production for Your Farm
Behind every successful farm is a keen understanding of some specific, key metrics, and one in particular is the cost of production.
Joshua Brock
Sep 1610 min read
How Critter Barn Uses Farmbrite To Bring Farm Education To Their Community
Learn how Critter Barn enriches farming education using Farmbrite’s smart farm management tools, bringing agriculture to life for future generations.
Joshua Brock
Aug 267 min read
Top 15 Cattle Breeds for Your Farm
In this post we'll help take some of the guesswork out of choosing the right cattle breed for your operation.
Janine Russell
Aug 112 min read
Understanding Energy Content in Feed and Why It Matters in Your Cattle Feed
Discover why energy content is crucial in cattle feed. Learn how adjusting energy levels supports growth, reproduction, lactation, and overall herd health.
Farmbrite
Jun 48 min read
Cracking the Code: The Ideal Temperature for Hatching Chicken Eggs
Finding the perfect temperature for hatching chicken eggs is a crucial step toward successfully hatching eggs for your poultry farm. From maintaining the right level of warmth to ensuring consistent humidity, every detail plays a vital role in the hatching process.
Farmbrite
Apr 299 min read
Lambing Rates: What Every Sheep Farmer Should Know
Learn essential tips to improve lambing rates on your farm. Discover key strategies for breeding, nutrition, health management, and environmental factors every sheep farmer should know to boost productivity and ensure healthier lambs.
Farmbrite
Apr 186 min read
Top 10 Tips to Boost Farm Efficiency, Productivity, and Yields
In this article, we'll share the top 10 tips to boost your farm's efficiency, productivity, and yields.
Farmbrite
Apr 169 min read
Simplify Livestock Identification with Electronic Animal RFID Ear Tags
RFID tags, or Radio Frequency Identification, is a way of tracking your cattle, sheep, pigs, or other herd animals through scanning a tag.
Farmbrite
Apr 106 min read
How Many Bales of Hay Make a Ton
Wondering how many bales of hay make a ton? We explain the factors that affect bale weight & provide valuable tips for estimating hay.
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Apr 911 min read
The Complete Guide to Composting
Here are some tips on how to best manage your compost on your small farm.
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Mar 109 min read
How To Sell To Restaurants As A Farmer
Discover effective strategies for farms to sell directly to restaurants. Build strong relationships, and understand restaurant needs.
Farmbrite
Feb 258 min read
Hay Y'all! Estimating Your Hay Needs
In this article we go over estimating how much hay you need for the winter as it is an important factor in most ranch operations.
Farmbrite
Feb 247 min read
The Best Types of Hay to Choose for Your Livestock
What are the best types of hay to choose to grow for your livestock? Read on to dig into nutrients, types of hay and more.
Farmbrite
Feb 2413 min read
Protect Your Flock: Essential Tips to Prevent Bird Flu
The poultry industry in the U.S. and many other parts of the world are recently being rocked by incidents of bird flu, otherwise known as...
Janine
Feb 195 min read
How to Get Started Farming
The business of farming, marketing and selling is rewarding and challenging. Read on to learn some tips for how to get started and succeed.
Farmbrite
Feb 612 min read
How to Raise Chickens for Profit
We've broken down some of the top ways to take your chicken business to the next level.
Farmbrite
Feb 34 min read
Is a CSA Right for You
Find out more about what CSA's are, what types are available and options for your farm.
Farmbrite
Jan 316 min read
How To Make Your Own Livestock or Animal Feeds
Check out this recipe book for your chicken, cattle, goat, sheep, or pigs from scratch, using common ingredients that promote growth.
Farmbrite
Jan 2315 min read
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