The Burden of Broomstraw
As the weather turns cold, we begin to turn towards planning for fall and winter pasture management. It’s also …
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January 2022 Virginia Quality Assurance Tel-O Auction
In August 2021, Stokes County producers participated in a Virginia Quality Assurance (VQA) Tel-O Auction with the Patrick County …
Don't Forget About Lime
Soil fertility is critical to any forage-based livestock operation. Without proper nutrient availability to forage plants, they cannot grow, …
How to Soil Your Undies: A Soil Science Project
In recent years, it has been emphasized over and over that soil is alive. This has been said to …
Wondering When to Blanket Your Horse? It Depends
Depending on who you ask, you will likely get very different answers. From “if you’re cold, they’re cold” to …
The Why and How of Testing Hay
With the winter feeding season quickly approaching, now is the time to develop a feeding plan. The best place …
Fall Treats and #ClimateWeek
Since fall begins today, many of us are looking forward to enjoying apple cider, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween …
Calving Tool Kit
Fall calves are already starting to drop in some herds, which means that if you haven’t prepared your calving …
An Ounce of Prevention
When it comes to weed control, soil amendments are one of the most economical options. Be sure to soil …
Time to Stockpile Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is sometimes referred to as the “wonder grass”. It can persist through overgrazing, poor fertility, and drought …
August Spotlight: Gentry Homeplace Angus Farm
Howard Gentry is a long time Angus breeder in Stokes County, NC. He and his wife Donna operate Gentry …
Milkweed, Hemp Dogbane, and Butterfly Weed
As I’ve driven around lately, I’ve noticed more milkweed than usual. Milkweed, and related species such as hemp dogbane …