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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.

How Do Horses Have Fun?

If you've ever watched a herd of horses, you've likely seen a few of the herd members kicking it up and having fun. Some horses are more...

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

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.

Know the feeding value of ditch hay

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Using ditch hay to feed cattle is a common practice across the U.S. It provides livestock producers with a source of readily available forage which can be very useful particularly during feed shortages. “Under ideal conditions, it would be advisable to analyze the bales at least for crude protein and total digestible [...]

Know Your Hay, Then Treat It and Feed It Right

Ready or not, hay-feeding season is fast approaching. The time to prepare is now, before temperatures plummet and the snow flies. A few basic steps can help you ease feeding and make the most of th…

Know Your Hay: 101 of Two Popular Horse Feed Blends

Whether you are serving a bagged ration or your horse grazes in a paddock, the typical horse’s diet will consist of a assortment of grass varieties and clovers. Two of the most popular grasses for horses, timothy and alfalfa, make excellent components of a quality ration.

Need Hay? Lucerne Farms Has Convenient 40lb. Bags

Looking for chopped, Hi Fiber Forage in a convenient Bag? Lucenrne Farms has a blend for every horse in 40 pound bags at your local dealer.

Cattle Chat: Knowing when to feed hay

When training for a sports competition, athletes often match their dietary requirements to the training regimen. In a similar way, a pregnant beef cow’s nutritional demands increase as she gets closer…

Farms grow vegetables to feed the hungry

Local farms grow produce to donate to programs that feed the hungry.

Can urban farms feed our cities?

Urban farms may not to do much to improve food security, but they bring together communities and connect cultures.

Moldy feed: Risks and prevention

Learn how to recognize the symptoms of giving mold feed to livestock and minimize the impact it has on your farm.

Hay and feed prices have risen effecting many horse owners

Prices have gone up making some owners sell their horses.

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.

Tips for stacking and storing hay

Several factors affect outside storage losses and can be managed accordingly.

Can Your Hay Pass the Test?

Good-quality hay is an essential component of any beef production program. No matter how good you are at growing grass, there are times during the year when you are likely to encounter a grazing gap that requires feeding hay to provide cows with adequate nutrition.