You can get more information at her website by clicking HERE Bonnie Riedl would place her love of and interest in horses at the top of her list of favorite things. As an owner of five horses, she is devoted to caring for them. So when she noticed that her…
Ruminant animals, such as cattle, sheep, buffalo, and goats, are unique. Because of their special digestive systems, they can convert otherwise unusable plant materials into nutritious food and fiber. This same helpful digestive system, however, produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas that can contribute to global climate change. Livestock production…
By Logan Hawkes From Southwest Farm Press Prolonged drought conditions and unexpected wildfires plagued many farmers and ranchers across Texas and the Southwest last year, causing them to suffer unexpected losses in revenue. But many of them are now discovering they face added tax liabilities because the Internal Revenue Service…
By Betsy Blaney, AP Business Writer From USA Today LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — The highest beef prices in almost three decades have arrived just before the start of grilling season, causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners — and relief isn’t likely anytime soon. A dwindling number of…
You can get more information at their website by clicking Pink Tractor.com Did you know: In 1978, only 5 percent of US farms had female principal operators. By 2007, 14 percent of all US farms had female principal operators. Nearly half of all farms operated by women specialize in grazing…
