Present Use Value for Farm Property Tax Reduction
Farm properties that are not enrolled in the Present Use Value program can have property taxes that are much …
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Spring Grazing and Laminitis Risk
Spring grazing is often associated with laminitis concerns for many area horse owners. Cool season grasses (such as fescue) …
Caring for Your Senior Horse by Cassie LeMaster
Many senior horses struggle with winter weather conditions more so than their younger herd mates. This could be because …
Understanding Your Hay Analysis
A hay analysis will help you best understand what you are feeding your horse and how to best meet …
Establishing Bermudagrass Pasture
Bermudagrass is well adapted to close, frequent defoliation because of its low-growing, creeping growth pattern. Because bermudagrass tolerates a …
Winter Feeding Practices for Horses
During cold weather, horses require additional energy intake to maintain internal body temperatures and keep warm. The exact energy …
Resolutions for the Farm
With the new year upon us, many begin to declare resolutions for themselves such as becoming more organized or …
Planning for Increasing Hay Prices
As with many industries this past year, agriculture and hay production have seen extreme rises in input costs and …
Winter Grazing Options for Horse Pastures
Fall is the perfect time for planting winter annuals such as annual ryegrass, oats, wheat or cereal rye in …
Tips for Helping Fescue Pastures Survive the Summer Heat
Keep forage stubble height high– A higher forage stubble height increases your cool season pasture’s water-holding capacity and re-growth …
Farm Management Checklist for May
√ Complete spring vaccinations if haven’t done so already. √ Deworm livestock and horses if necessary. √ Implement a fly control program …
Weed of the Month: Buttercup
I’ve observed many area pastures dotted with the yellow-flowering buttercup over the past month–a sure sign of spring. Buttercup …