With high grain prices the new reality, it’s time to find out By Jim Van Der Pol Kerkhoven, Minnesota — For years we have fed a little hay in winter to gestating sows by throwing a small bale in their bedding every few days. This is no big deal, especially when compared to the summer [...]
Archive | April, 2011
Grass-fed beef by the numbers
April 1, 2011 BEEF
Even EPDs have their place in genetic selection By Jim Munsch Coon Valley, Wisconsin—I am often asked about the best breed for grass-based beef production. Most grass-fed experts say that a high proportion of English genetics is important. I lean that way myself — we have Angus. But I always tell people that the specific [...]
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If you are a fan of Jim VanDerPol's writing, you will want to see his new book, Conversations with the Land. The book includes many new columns which have not appeared in Graze. Go to the No Bull Press website for more information or to order.


