Scenario: Place these bred females as they are to function in a total confinement setting in North Central Iowa. The primary focus is to retain the top end of the females to substitute for an older set of sows. The firms goal is to keep soundness and build in mind. Crossbred Bred Gilts Official Results Provided […]
Beat the Heat: Barn Misters on a Budget
Keeping your animals cool is an important part of the summer care routine and sometimes the budget or situation prevents installation of a professional misting system. We have two low-budget options that will help you beat the heat these final months of summer! Option 1 :: DIY Misting System This, like a professionally installed […]
Children’s Books About Agriculture
The world of reading begins at a young age, giving children opportunities to explore anything from A to Z. We’ve put together a list of our favorite children’s books covering all aspects of agriculture, from farming and ranching to by-products and compassion for animals and others. Levi’s Lost Calf by Amanda Radke: Amazon review: New […]
Jr Spolight: Shayne Myers
Shayne Myers is from northern California, but most of her summers are spent in the Sandhills of Nebraska on her uncle and grandfather’s cattle operation, Hoffman Ranch. In fact, her favorite memories have been spending the summer with the family and crew in the show barn. Family is extremely important to Shayne. “I love to […]
Recipes from the Ranch: Sweet & Savory Summer Treat
By, Alise Nolan, The Ranch Kitchen In Texas, the crazy floods have resulted in a severe drought now and just the chance at a rain shower is a welcome sight. We all run from one piece of shade to the next and pray for an end to the incredible heat and the coming of fall. […]
Mark That Card: Heifer Class Results
Heifers Official Results Provided by, Brad Bennett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2-3-1-4 Cuts: 4-2-6 I like the Shorthorn Plus heifers 2-3-1-4. Quality certainly runs deep in this set, but it’s not hard to latch onto the brood cow look in the roan heifer to win. She’s by far the boldest ribbed, most maternal heifer in class whose […]