Top Weather Apps for Farmers
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- Dec 7, 2022
- 5 min
How many cows can I keep per acre?
This article explores how many cows to keep per acre, how to calculate that and a free calculator to help.
- Dec 5, 2022
- 6 min
Is a CSA Right for You
Find out more about what CSA's are, what types are available and options for your farm.
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
Grazing Methods - Which one is right for you?
Each of these popular grazing methods have pros and cons. Read on to see which one might be best for your farm or ranch.
- Nov 1, 2022
- 4 min
Benefits of Multi-Species Grazing
What is multi-species grazing, what are the benefits of this type of grazing and what are some of the key considerations.
- Oct 25, 2022
- 4 min
Best Goat Breeds for Dairy, Meat, Fiber and Fun
Selecting the right goat breed depends on many factors. In this post we'll talk about how to pick the breed for you.
- Oct 19, 2022
- 4 min
Goat Deworming and How to Monitor Your Herd for Parasites
Parasites are invisible pests that can cause devastation to an otherwise healthy goat herd. Here are some ways to keep your goats healthy.
- Oct 10, 2022
- 4 min
Getting Started with Goat Breeding
When it comes to growing a goat herd there's a few rules of thumb to follow to help your caprines get the job done.
- Sep 13, 2022
- 7 min
How to protect from animal predators
Autumn brings scavengers, protect your herd It’s not just humans gathering the fall harvest for a long winter, it’s animals as well.
- Aug 30, 2022
- 6 min
Chicken Tractor 101
There’s a lot to consider when setting up your own chicken tractor—here’s a primer for getting started.
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Global Land use for Agriculture
In this article we'll break down the different areas of land use on earth and look at usage by different agricultural products.
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
How to Incubate Chicken Eggs
Learning how to incubate chicken eggs is easier than most people think. Here's what you need to know to hatch eggs in an incubator.
- Jul 19, 2022
- 9 min
7 Tips for Farm Succession Planning
The smooth transfer of leadership/ownership of a farm can be a challenge to farms. Here are 7 tips on making that process easier.
- Jul 1, 2022
- 2 min
Sheep Gestation Calculator
Here is a helpful sheep gestation calculator to help you estimate when your ewe might be expecting.
- Jun 23, 2022
- 2 min
Goat Gestation Calculator: Setting your Doe up for Success
We've put together some basics on goat gestation and a helpful goat gestation calculator to help you estimate when to expect kids.
- Jun 13, 2022
- 5 min
7 differences between Llamas and Alpacas
Llama and Alpacas; both are very popular animals on the farm. Here's a closer look at their similarities and differences.
- Jun 10, 2022
- 1 min
How long is a cow pregnant?
Check out the gestation table for cattle below to estimate your cow's due date based on their date of service.
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
Free Cattle Record Book
Check out this free resource to help you to keep track of all your critical cattle animal and herd records.
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
How long does a cow's pregnancy last?
This article goes over estimating cattle calving dates and gestation periods and gives a helpful calculator.
- Mar 28, 2022
- 10 min
Beginner's Guide to Buying Cattle
The business of cattle ranching can be overwhelming. Here are a few things to consider to help insure the investment in your herd.
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