Sustainable Husbandry

Composting reduces antibiotics in cattle manure

Even with minimal management, composting beef cattle manure can significantly reduce the concentrations of antibiotics, according to an ARS pilot study

Stress down

Intelligent, humane livestock handling methods improve the management experience for people and animals

Shooting star

David and Edie Griffiths reflect on nearly two
decades in the biodynamic yogurt business

By Laura Sayre

Understanding the dairy industry – It’s way more than cows and plows!

Day-long round of talks gives farmers new appreciation for the complexity of milk market pricing and influence by the big players, but also the good news that other groups are pulling for family farms.

Reshaping Kentucky’s cattle industry

Can beef production secure a more sustainable future for Kentucky's family farmers?

CROPP contracts brings profitability to Ohio grass-based, organic dairies

Small-scale, enterprise-integrated Amish farmers were already using the breeds, pasture-management, and herd-health methods favored by many certified organic farmers. Now, two-year contracts for national organic market bring stability, strong returns.

Seeing the big picture

Ranchers who practice Holistic Resource Management focus on keeping the native grasses healthy—everything else follows from there.

One set of guiding principles, a wealth of different practices

Part 2: The key to Holistic Range Management is thinking creatively and independently, adapting its rules to the ever-changing conditions of ranch life.

By Lisa Hamilton, Posted July 2, 2004

 

In search of the real tough cowboy

Part 3: To survive in the 21st century, ranchers need to be skilled natural resource managers—and good communicators.

By Lisa Hamilton, Posted July 20, 2004

Niche opportunity gets Iowa farmer’s goat – in a good way

Compared to conventional hogs, meat goats bring a relatively quick return with high consumer demand, yet have low overhead costs and management needs. Even the skeptics are starting to ask questions.

By Darcy Maulsby
Posted July 20, 2004

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