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    Herbs That Heal

    Jan 16, 2026

    Herbs are powerful healing plants that have been used for hundreds of years to treat disease and illness in the human body. For centuries, herbs have been valued for their healing properties and have played a key role in nontraditional medicine. Over one hundred herbs and spices are used to treat illnesses. Common examples include chamomile, known for promoting sleep; peppermint for relieving stomach upset; and lavender for reducing stress and anxiety. Other common healing herbs include echinacea, rosemary, and lemon balm (Herbal Academy.
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    You Bought Livestock at the Local Auction Barn. Now What?

    Jan 8, 2026

    Livestock auctions are a cornerstone of local agricultural commerce. They are not just a place to buy and sell livestock but also serve as a point of access to the larger national marketplace for the local producer. Collectively, livestock auctions provide legal security for financial transactions. They also become the point of price discovery to determine the real value of the livestock marketed.
  3. Tractor loading round hay bales onto a trailer attached to another tractor.

    Hay Preservatives

    Jan 8, 2026

    Rainfall on mown hay significantly lowers forage yield and nutrient content. Shortening the field curing time reduces the risk of precipitation damage to the hay. Mechanical conditioning of freshly cut forage, tedding, and laying out wide windrows are excellent methods to hasten field drying of hay. Another tool for shortening the time from mowing to baling is to use a hay preservative, which can allow hay to be baled at a higher moisture content, up to 30%.
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