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Keeping Records That Actually Matter

Most producers know they should keep records. The […] […]

Five Improvements That Pay for Themselves

Not every improvement on a farm requires buying […] […]

Buying Herd Sires: What Really Matters

A herd sire is one of the most […] […]

The Farm Walk: What We Look For During an On-Site Consultation

Most farms don’t have just one problem, and […] […]

AI, Embryo Transfer, and Donor Programs: Are They Worth It?

Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. IVF. Donor females. The […] […]

A Day in the Life of a Lawyer Who Farms

Some days start with legal briefs. Some start […] […]

Leaving Money on the Table? How Cost-Share Programs Can Help Improve Your Farm

Most producers don’t have a shortage of ideas. […] […]

Running a Farm Like a Business: Finding Hidden Opportunities and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Sometimes the problem isn’t your cows. Or your […] […]

Why Your Cows Aren’t Breeding Back

Few things are more frustrating than pregnancy checking […] […]

Why Dewormers Fail (and What to Do Instead)

“These worms must be resistant.” It’s a phrase […] […]

Hidden Ways Your Operation Is Losing Money

Most financial leaks on a farm aren’t dramatic. […] […]

Turning a Hobby Farm into a Business

Many farms begin with a dream. A few […] […]

Five Things We Wish Every Sheep Producer Knew

Sheep have a reputation. People say they’re dumb. […] […]

Designing Working Pens That Reduce Stress and Injuries

Most producers have experienced it. The cow that […] […]

Predator Control: Dogs, Donkeys, Llamas, and Fencing

Predators are a fact of life. Whether you’re […] […]

Commercial vs. Registered Livestock: Which Makes More Sense?

One of the most common questions we hear […] […]

Why We Believe Every Farm Should Be Sustainable—Financially and Physically

People often talk about sustainable agriculture in terms […] […]

Common Nutrition Mistakes That Cost Producers Money

Feed is one of the largest expenses on […] […]

How to Select Replacement Females: Build a Herd That Works for You

Good females are the foundation of every successful […] […]

Fencing Mistakes We See Over and Over

Good fences don’t just keep animals in (or […] […]

When Should You Expand—and When Should You Stay Small?

In agriculture, bigger often gets mistaken for better. […] […]

FAMACHA Scoring Explained: Why Less Deworming Often Means Healthier Animals

For years, sheep and goat producers were taught […] […]

Need Extra Hands During Lambing, Calving, Kidding, or Foaling? Here’s How We Help

Livestock don’t care what time it is. They […] […]

Building a Farm That Pays for Itself

Many people dream of owning a farm. Fewer […] […]

Body Condition Scoring: The Cheapest Tool You Aren’t Using

Every producer wants healthier animals, better reproductive performance, […] […]

10 Mistakes New Hobby Farmers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Starting a farm is exciting. Social media makes […] […]