Know Before You Tow
On the farm, it’s a regular course of business for a pickup or flatbed truck to be moving things around. The load might be as small as a few 50-pound bags of feed or as large as a 5-ton tractor.…
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Read the latest articles from the experts at Stockdale’s and the Tennessee Farmers Cooperative.
Energy-free Waterer Installation Tips
Energy-free waterers are popular on many livestock farms because of their convenience, efficiency, and ability to help prevent water from freezing during winter months and keep it cooler in summer. But before installing an energy-free waterer, you must do some…
Read MorePerformance Trace Minerals Help Improve Young Cow Reproduction
By Hersom, beef specialist at the University of Florida One of the keys to successful and profitable beef cattle operations is getting cows to breed early and maintain a shorter calving interval. However, not following proper nutrient supplement protocol and…
Read MoreKnow Your Seed Tag
When selecting lawn or pasture seed there is a lot of information on the seed tag. What do the terms actually mean? Pure Seed: The percentage of the crop seed in weight. Inert Matter: The percentage in weight of sand,…
Read MoreRed Sky at Night, Sailor’s Delight
Over the years, everyone from farmers to sailors have looked for ways to read the weather. While we can’t always guarantee they’ll work, here are some old adages we hope will keep you warm and dry. Signs of good weather:…
Read MoreVacation Care for Your Horse
Even on vacation, we never fully leave all our responsibilities at home. When it comes to providing care for your horses in your absence, there are a few things you can do to keep your mind at ease. Preparation is…
Read MoreHelp deer pay their ‘nutritional’ bills
In the world of deer hunting, we want an abundant, healthy deer population with lots of trophy bucks. However, too often nutritional resources aren’t available for an abundance of huge deer. In fact, mammals have a natural priority list of…
Read MoreCrate Training Tips
Do you have extra time at home? Are you thinking now is the perfect time to crate train your pet? No worries, we’ve got you covered! If you want to crate your puppy or dog, you persuade him or her. …
Read MoreKeep your spreads separated
The best thing since sliced bread is often the tasty, homemade spreads you put on it. With the end of summer comes the season of canning jams, jellies, preserves, conserves, marmalades and fruit butter. But do you know which is…
Read MoreCaring for Your Chickens During the Heat of Summer
As summer rolls on, it’s important to maintain your chickens’ health and comfort. The sticky summer heat can be harmful to your feathered friends. Chickens have a natural layer of thick insulation thanks to their feathers. While this can be…
Read MoreTraveling with Your Pet
If you plan on taking your dog or cat on a trip, here are some important tips to remember: NEVER leave your pet in a hot car. Pets cannot control their body temperature as effectively as humans. Just a few…
Read MorePerils of Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy can cause a painful allergic rash that takes the form of small raised blisters on the skin. An oily residue or sap called urushiol can be found in the leaves, stems and roots of the poison ivy, poison…
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