Flourishing pastures don’t just happen overnight. A thriving pasture with nutritious forage for your herd takes commitment and a lot of planning. As we head into the heart of summer, now is a good time to look ahead at what your pastures will need th …
There is a lot of time, money and sweat equity put into raising good quality hay. While it may seem simple enough – pray for rain and then some sun, cut and bale at the right time and all is well… if only. There are many details and decisions t …
Bugs Be Gone Do brown patches dappling your carpet of green have you down? And no amount of fertilizer, seeding or watering takes care of them? Unfortunately, those brown patches may not mean you have a nutrition or seed problem – they may mean …
Choosing a cover crop mix may be a better option than a single seed. Whether you’re new to cover crops or have years of experience, you’re probably debating if a seed blend is better than a single variety. Before committing to planting a cover c …
As pastures start to flourish in late spring, so can pesky weeds. If left to nature’s course, weeds can eventually take over your green pastures, leaving your herd to rummage for enough quality forage to stay fed. But with proper pasture manage …
Spring is filling the air as birds chirp, cattle graze and new life springs up all around. But don’t forget, the dog days of summer are just a few months away, and as cattle producers, that means grass quality will likely diminish. We know the need f …
Planting season has arrived. There are potential customers everywhere, just waiting to hear about your business! Here are a few ways to let growers in your area choose you not only as their seed supplier, but as their own personal seed expert. 1. Use …
When it comes to spring grazing, the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” could very well be restated to be, “April showers bring soil compaction, unless care is taken.” We love to see those rolling green hills for our herds, and with a bit of p …
