Innovations In Hay Equipment

Pasture Management Using Rotational Grazing

The use of rotational grazing, otherwise known as cell, mob, or holistically managed grazing has become accepted by only a moderate percentage of the agricultural community as an efficient and productive way to manage animal grazing. The system can be extensively in the pasture manager’s control, but a 2012 Census of Agriculture found that only […]

The Story of Robert Mills

Starting from scratch…to Southeast Sun Belt Farmer of the Year: The Robert Mills Story Robert Mills owns and operates Briar View Farms, a diversified 2,200-acre farm in Southside Virginia. The operation includes 300 mama cows, supported by 1,500 acres of grass, baling hay from half those acres while grazing the rest. Mills grows 150 acres […]

Is Regenerative Agriculture the Future

Regenerative Agriculture: The Future For Modern Food Production? Amid all the hustle and bustle of daily modern agricultural practices and the drive to feed our rapidly growing world population, a small but growing community of food producers across the globe are pioneering a strategy of sustainable agriculture that could become a widespread practice in decades […]

Fortify The Health Of The Newborn Calf

Fortify The Health Of The Newborn Calf When the first pregnant cow displays signs of labor early in calving season, it is too late to match the proper sire with the cow herd or vaccinate with a scour prevention vaccine. Hopefully these important management decisions including proper health and conditioning, a dedicated routine of cleanliness, […]

John Deere New Precision Technology

John Deere adds to its precision technology suite for 2019 New 4240 Universal Display and guidance products, plus software updates, rolled out for fall In the ever-changing world of technology, John Deere is rolling out new precision ag solutions and updated software that can be used on more brands of equipment while providing expanded applications. […]

Pasture Management For Cool-Season Grasses

Spring Pasture Management For Cool-Season Grasses The arrival of warmer Spring weather is just around the corner and with it comes the prospect of finally letting cattle back to pastures after the winter season. On many ranches, Spring can be a particularly busy time of year, so now is a good time to take stock […]

When Less Can Be More

For generations, beef producers have utilized supplements to improve the health of their herds and, as a result, increase their profitability. Certainly, forages are the basis for a feeding program, but producers have also learned that these forages often are limited in providing the cattle with the nutrients they need. Part of those supplements needed […]