Feeding From The Waste Stream
The other day I received a phone call from a dairyman who said he was attempting to “Feed from the waste stream” and he sent in two samples. The first sample was mixed juice pressings, which consisted of a random [...]
Cattle and Crops: Completing the Nutrient Cycle
How many of us producers have a shovel in our pickup? When was the last time we used that shovel to thoroughly examine our soil? Are we able to determine what a truly healthy soil looks like? Grab a shovel [...]
6 Cautions When Grazing Cover Crops
Grazing cover crops can be a cost-effective way to achieve multiple productions goals. Cover crops can provide ground cover to prevent erosion, improve soil health over time, and provide nutrition to beef cattle. However, cover crops are not a fool [...]