Check the Engine and Transmission before Bull Buying

Check the Engine and Transmission before Bull Buying

Whenever someone gets a new truck there are always two questions you have for them: What engine does it have? Which transmission did you get? These questions translate perfectly to bull sale season; when you purchase a bull, aside from all the major upgrades and...
Soaking Horse Hay During Cold Weather

Soaking Horse Hay During Cold Weather

It’s cold outside, and we are all working to keep our livestock in the best condition possible as we head into another week of our own version of the “Arctic in the Southeast!” Meanwhile, cattle and other livestock tend to do well in the cold. One of the ways we...
Choosing Bedding for Your Chicken Coop

Choosing Bedding for Your Chicken Coop

It’s been chilly outside! Christmas is just around the corner and we are all looking forward to the holidays. Choosing the right bedding for your chicken coop might seem straightforward, but several factors play a crucial role in ensuring the health and comfort...
3 Reasons to Weigh Your Cows

3 Reasons to Weigh Your Cows

Recently I had a conversation with a vegetable farmer from the upper mid-west. Somehow we got on the topic of scales and I explained to him that many cattle producers don’t have a scale. The farmer looked at me in pure shock! “How do you know how much to feed your...