Livestock

In this section, you’ll find articles on raising livestock, including cattle, hogs, and poultry. This includes herd management, health, equipment, technology, and more.

How to properly evaluate sow condition

Ensuring sows are in the proper body condition is critical — not only for the sow’s health and well-being, but also for the financial well-being of the farm.
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Farmland

Unusual market forces drive farmland sales

By Farmland
In July, Farm Credit Services of America, the farmer-owned lender based in Omaha, reported all-time high farmland values for the four states it serves—Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
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Ageless Iron

The genius of a farm boy

By Ageless Iron
How the Model T and the legendary Fordson tractor came to be is testimony to a boy who loved mechanics but loathed labor-intensive chores.
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Tips for raising grass-fed beef

This Southern rancher found a booming market for local beef finished on grass only. Here’s his best advice about what’s worked for him.
Shannon Gonsoulin (right) and his son Joshua
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