Start raising healthier calves for higher profits by calving in late spring and weaning the following spring when calves are around 10 months old. Numerous cattlemen are opting to calve later in the spring and delay weaning until after winter, resulting in healthier calves with better weight gain. In late spring calf and cow get […]

Calving in the fall certainly has some solid advantages to consider when planning your calving season. Calves born in the fall will be sold in the spring when demand is high. Most spring born calves are weaned and sold in the fall. The calf price for weaned calves is lower in the fall and higher […]

Why is there such strong opposition to GMOs in Europe? GMO offers incredible benefits to the agriculture industry; millions of dollars are spent on research before a GMO product is approved for human consumption. There are no known cases of GMOs compromising health in human beings in any way, yet the majority of European countries […]

Mention GMO to people, and you will get a variety of reactions. It has been said that GMO wheat causes celiac disease, when in fact there is no such thing as GMO wheat. While others believe GMO is bad for you or poisonous, however, the real issue is people don’t understand what GMO is. It […]

Protecting irrigation power units from the weather and theft are important steps to take, just like performing routine maintenance, this process ensures your valuable equipment will be there up and running when you need it. Placing your irrigation equipment in a field to do its job exposes it to all types of extreme weather and […]

As noted in DairyBusiness The Future of Dairy March 31, 2018 Heat Stress is Detrimental to your Cows Even with today’s modern management techniques heat stress effects cause the dairy industry to lose a billion dollars a year as a result in lower milk yields, declined reproductivity, and butterfat production.  It is common knowledge that […]

In training season your, goal is to keep your horse in top condition at his best performance level. An important part of equine care in keeping them in peak condition is to keep them comfortable in summer heat. Be sure your horse has access to shade and plenty of clean water on hot, humid days […]

Do cattle need shade in the hot summer heat? For years there has been a debate over rather shade for cattle is actually needed, however, there are real studies proving shade for livestock, is beneficial and cattle with shade will outperform their counterparts with no shade. A study published by McIlvain and Shoop in 1970 […]

Mobile Shade

Hitting the road with a recreational vehicle (RV) is an exciting adventure giving you freedom to camp and explore nature wherever you desire. However, ownership of RV is an investment, you will want to protect from harsh weather conditions. Adverse climate can potentially cause premature wear and tear on your RV and require more energy […]