Even though it’s sometimes frightful outside during the winter months, warm up by thinking ahead to maintaining those livestock watering setups when the cattle finally get turned out this spring. But ...

Jan. 11—This story was originally published in December 2020. For Maine farmers, the winter can be tough. Layering up to do farm chores is a hassle, and freezing cold temperatures can keep you from ...

Having adequate supplies of high-quality water for livestock is essential for successful livestock operations. This can be a real challenge during the winter months, especially for ranchers who ...

Many ponds and creeks may have dried up last summer due to the drought. Livestock producers who relied on them for watering cattle may have to look for alternatives this summer. Watering out of tanks ...

Rodent-proof raised beds: Various galvanized steel tanks are available from Wilco, $79.99 to $134. This fall: Buy livestock watering troughs, fill with soil and compostable material. In spring: Turn ...

There is an easy answer, and there is a right answer. A general guideline is that lactating cows need two gallons of water per 100 pounds of bodyweight per day. Bulls and dry cows need one to one and ...

Having adequate supplies of high-quality water for livestock is essential for successful livestock operations. This can be a real challenge during the winter months, especially for ranchers who ...