by Alyssa | Jan 19, 2024 | Farm Operations
By Andrew Moore Moore’s Seed and Grain Farms has entered the decision season. Where we ask questions like: What do we plant this spring for fall 2024 harvest? How many acres are going to be in corn, soybeans, “High Oleic” soybeans, grain sorghum, sunflowers, maybe...
by Alyssa | Jan 19, 2024 | Farm Operations
The start of the new year is a time to reflect on previous years’ successes, failures, and lessons learned. It’s a time for setting new goals. As a nutritionist, I’m going to focus on the specific goal of tracking feed consumption. Do you know how much feed your...
by Alyssa | Dec 12, 2023 | Farm Operations
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday on the farm. It celebrates the hard work and long hours, blood, sweat, tears. We celebrate the finish line with the harvest celebration. We are thankful for the continued demand for the ingredients we produce on our farm for your...
by Alyssa | Aug 3, 2023 | Farm Operations
It’s weevil season! There’s a chance you will start to see little black beetles in your feed. These are grain weevils. Don’t worry. These little bugs aren’t harmful to livestock and don’t carry disease. Grain weevils are completely safe for livestock to consume. The...
by rwm-admin | May 11, 2023 | Farm Operations
Written by Sage Dennis, organic consultant, Rodale Institute Quick answer: In a pasture system, soil health is the foundation of forage quality. Healthy soil regulates water, cycles nutrients, and feeds your plants, which means more nutritious grass, less...
by Alyssa | Jan 9, 2023 | Farm Operations
Quick answer: Keep livestock healthy through winter by managing five things: air quality, clean and accessible water, dry shelter, increased nutrition as temperatures fall, and clean, dry deep bedding. These apply to every species, from chickens to cattle. Managing...
