Most barn fires occur within 6 weeks after baling - during this time producers should be monitoring the temperature of their haystacks

I would imagine that as soon as soils dry up from the recent rains, field operations will kick into high gear for the start of the 2025 planting season.  No matter how much advanced planning you have done, this time of year always seems rushed.  The seeds will not grow in the bag, and you never know how much of the ideal planting window you will get.

Those of you that raise backyard poultry, can take advantage of many of the same recommendations to ensure that your birds withstand the cold temperatures we are experiencing this winter

We know that any species of livestock will struggle in the heat of summer, but the cold of winter can be even more challenging

Emergencies aren’t foreseen and no two are exactly alike.  It is important for you develop a plan on how you, and your facility, would respond to potential disasters