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...
Considerations for Your Chicken Coop During Cooler Weather

Considerations for Your Chicken Coop During Cooler Weather

While it has been unseasonably hot this fall, it is finally starting to cool off! While most livestock prefer the cooler weather, our feather friends need special considerations during the colder season. Fortunately, with a few easy steps, keeping your chickens...
USDA Animal Disease Traceability Update: EID Tags and More

USDA Animal Disease Traceability Update: EID Tags and More

Individually identifying animals is nothing new for the cattle industry. While many producers are familiar with traditional visual tags, there are some changes coming down the pipeline for individual animal identification.  The talk of animal traceability has been...