By Beth Watkins Phone conversations between me and my country boy usually include: “When will you be home?” His answer is always, “Soon.” I’ve come to...
By Lacey Vilhauer Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 5-6 Ingredients: 1 lb. cheese tortellini pasta, cooked according to the package ½ lb. of Italian sausage, browned...
By Ann Asher Every year about this time, it feels like the flies start winning. No matter how clean I keep the pens or how many...
In the heart of the 1930s, amid the Great Depression and one of the worst droughts in American history, the central plains of the United States...
By Molly Bellefeuille, DVM, MS Just like humans, horses may choke. Choke is a condition in which the esophagus is blocked, usually by food material. Horses...
By Savannah Magoteaux For horse owners, few things are as satisfying as a good stack of clean, leafy alfalfa hay. But there’s a danger that can...
By Andy Anderson It’s August, which means hunting season is right around the corner. Hunters will soon begin to venture back into the woods to start...
Raising chickens can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, whether you’re a homesteader looking to become more self-sufficient or a backyard enthusiast seeking fresh eggs for...
What a pain! By Dr. Garrett Metcalf, DVM A foot abscess is a common occurrence in horses throughout the year. Often wet weather can play a...
As the year progresses many producers look to move cattle to alternative pasture. Unfortunately, certain weather conditions, including drought or freezing, can set up some plants...