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How to get the most out of your limited hay supply

With the possibility of a dry spring leading to an even drier summer, getting the most out of your hay is critical.

How to Make Life Easier for the Pet Groomer and You

Here are things to do and think about next time it is time for dog grooming or cat grooming. Have Your Animals Prepared and Ready Early

How to Use Complete Feeds to Stretch Your Hay Supply

Fiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay

Sustainable animal feed practices can boost bottom line

Sustainable practices are not only beneficial to the environment in the long term, but also to the participating companies’ bottom line in the short term. That is why the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes sustainability is important for animal feed manufacturers.

Researchers look into more ways of turning food waste into good livestock feed

A lot of perfectly good food goes to waste every day, especially in developed countries. Researchers believe that some of that food waste can be converted into animal feed for livestock, a biological means of recycling food into a fresh supply.<br>Redirecting otherwise wasted food to animals would r

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds

A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of the meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed.

Why you should never give spoiled feed to your poultry or livestock

Bad feed can not only leaves a bad taste in an animal’s mouth, it can be extremely dangerous to their health.

What is going on with fertilizer prices?

Farmers are faced with prices that won’t drop soon and a laundry list of new decisions to make.

Feeding 7 billion: How food impacts communities around the world

This photo series documents food's scarcity and abundance, the communities and rituals that surround it, and how it affects our planet.

5 tips to reduce fertilizer costs

Crop Rx: Prioritize nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium over micros, and pay attention to soil test results.

Fertilizer Facts: What, When and How Often [Infographic]

“What exactly is fertilizer? And, why do plants benefit from it?<br>Fertilizer is simply a material added to soils or directly to plant tissues that contains nutrients essential to the growth…

Four Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Fertilizer

For farmers struggling with how to manage record-high input prices and supply chain obstacles, there are questions you can consider for your operation to help plan ahead.

Everything You Need To Know About Organic Fertilizer

Unlike the chemical kind, organic fertilizers feed soil organisms in addition to your plants, helping to build healthy soil—not destroy it.

Is Lawn Fertilizer With Weed Control Poisonous to Dogs?

Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? If you are

Global Factors, Prices Push Fertilizer Efficiency to the Forefront

Even with global factors impacting market dynamics, the core principles behind nutrient management remain consistent.

Are you serious about reducing fertilizer expenses?

Corn Illustrated: This agronomist says you must do two things before you can begin adjusting nutrient applications.

Strategies for Feeding Show Animals

A good diet is essential for the highest quality show animals, no matter what type of livestock you hope to exhibit. Balanced nutrition and proper feed will not only keep valuable show animals healthy, but will also ensure their coat is in great condition, their eyes bright and their energy levels s