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What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

Livestock got lost? There’s an app for that

A tragic event triggered the idea for a new invention that could help farmers track wandering livestock.

103-year-old family farm perseveres through a century of challenges

Throughout their 103-year history, Richfield Farms has grown fruits and vegetables amid historic events like the Great Depression, World War II, and the current global pandemic.

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar withFSAWhen talking…

How to Teach Your Cows a New Trick: Weeding

Turns out, you can condition helping grazing behavior into your herd.

We’re Not Just About Prairie

Even though our name is Prairie Restorations, Inc., we’re really about more than prairies. Our aim is to restore native landscapes of all kinds, including

Getting to Know Saddles Before Dude Ranch Vacations

Knowing about saddles before heading out to the dude ranch ought to enhance your whole experience with horseback riding vacations.

Prairie dogs riding a roomba. [VIDEO]

Watch as prairie dogs get a ride on an iRobot Roomba as it vacuums the floor.

Can Cutting Out Dairy Really Help You Lose Weight?

Are eggs dairy? This is what "dairy-free" really means

The answer to the question whether eggs are dairy lies in the fact that dairy comes from mammals only, whereas eggs come from birds.

Health Fusion: Turning a backyard into a natural prairie

Are you ready to forget mowing your lawn? Try turning it into a natural prairie. In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams takes you to her friend's home where a he transformed a suburban yard into a diverse prairie.

5 ways dairy farms sequester carbon

Dairy farmers have many tools that allow them to either sequester or mitigate the emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon. Here are five.

How, And Why, Some Farmers Are Bringing Livestock Back To The Prairie

On a cloudy summer day, Iowa farmer Wendy Johnson lifts the corner of a mobile chicken tractor, a lightweight mesh-covered plastic frame that has corralled

Soil benefits from prairie strips

Prairie strips being used as a conservation tool in fields are proving to be very beneficial to the soil. Here’s how.

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.