Future of Agriculture & Farming In The United States

Agriculture is a vibrant sector and plays a major role in the economy of the United States. Fortunately, as our culture has grown more technologically advanced, so have our agricultural technologies. So what changes can we expect to see in the agriculture sector in the future? Although we can only speculate, many people believe that farming production will incorporate the latest technology. In...

Mountain Sky Micro-Greens – Give Us the Numbers!

OK, what about the MONEY?  The Cash! Mula! Mucho Dinero! So here’s the skinny.  This is as good as or better than some of our friends say the funny weed money is.  Yep, that’s what I hear.  So here goes. Here in Northern Colorado, we are paying anywhere from $300/ton or $0.15/lb. to $500/ton or $0.25/lb. for grass or grass/alfalfa mix hay.  Everyone thinks it will be going to...

Microgreen – Growing Fodder With DIY Hydroponics System

Buying food supplements for your livestock may become necessary, and often expensive, if you have a large farm or if you raise many animals at home. You might face a scarcity of naturally growing grasses or silage at your pastures where you graze your cattle or sheep, and might need to feed your animals extra food supplements high in nutrient value, in addition to what they eat at the fields....

Tips On Becoming A Rancher – The Best Places To Get Farming Equipments

“Farmers farm for the love of farming.” Yes, there is a great joy in growing your own food. If you have a passion for growing food and raising your own animals, then you might want to become a farmer. Growing crop and livestock will give you satisfaction as well as generate a steady income for you. However, a farmer’s job is not easy, and you will need to perform a lot of physical activities at...

Livestock Farming – Challenges & Concerns During Spring

The spring weather can often bring severe cold storms and snow in the USA. The spring weather and snow may cause cattle farming and beef production to become a challenging job. Snow makes grazing for the cattle difficult and cause shortages of food. Below normal temperatures could also negatively impact the growth of crops. The effects of drought and cold could also impact into the calf into the...