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Late summer algae blooms may cause problems in farm ponds
Published on August 5, 2013
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) in farm ponds can pose risk to people, pets and livestock. Learn to recognize HABs when using farm ponds for swimming and watering livestock. -
Foxtail barley in and around horse pastures
Published on July 31, 2013
Foxtail barley may occasionally be found in and around horse pastures, management precautions must be taken when horses and other livestock graze it. -
Preparing for corn silage harvest using growth stages as a guide
Published on July 25, 2013
Corn tassel time and the days until the half-milk line is the target for when to harvest silage. -
Striving for real sportsmanship in a reality show world
Published on July 18, 2013
Horse shows provide great opportunity to teach good sportsmanship. -
Walk pastures to identify hazards
Published on July 16, 2013
Walking pastures periodically to identify hazards will reduce risk of injury to your horse. -
Successful farm transition requires getting the paperwork done
Published on July 9, 2013
Farms are normally a family business which makes it extra important to develop and implement an action plan to insure the farm can continue to the next generation. -
Congressional battle over the farm bill and dairy policy continues
Published on June 28, 2013
The Senate passed a farm bill while the House voted one down. -
Horse events at 2013 Ag Expo
Published on June 28, 2013
2013 Ag Expo has many demonstrations and exhibits for the horse enthusiast. -
Energizers for the grazing system
Published on June 27, 2013
Selecting the proper electric fencers for the grazing system is key to the success of the entire fencing system. -
Grounding the electric fence
Published on June 26, 2013
Proper grounding is extremely important when installing an electric fence, the fence energizer is only as effective as the grounding system that is installed with it.