US Cattle Herd Decreases Slightly for Second Year in 2020

US Cattle Herd Decreases Slightly for Second Year in 2020

– USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released the annual January 1 Cattle Inventory Report on January 29, 2021.  From 2013 through 2018 the US cattle herd increased.  For the second straight year, the total number of cattle in the US...
Friday Feature:  Drilling vs Broadcasting Forage Seed

Friday Feature: Drilling vs Broadcasting Forage Seed

This week’s featured video was published by Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Forage Extension Specialist, on the UGA Forages YouTube Channel.  In the video, Dr. Baxter talks about the economic value of using a grain drill versus a cone-type broadcast seeder.  Seed costs can...
Farming System Alternatives – Focusing on the Natural

Farming System Alternatives – Focusing on the Natural

There are many farming systems utilized world-wide, with conventional agriculture being the most prevalent. However, alternative systems, like organic and all-natural farming, are becoming more popular than ever before. – Organic Farming With any farming system,...