What do you think about putting a 12v heating element in stock tanks and hooking to a solar panel directly? Anyone done this before that will share their experiences? I know it has been done out west and there is a Missouri company selling elements and panels to diy a system. I have a remote barn with no electricity ($18k is what the power company wants to put in a line and meter) If I put in a 300w element but only put 1 100w panel will it still produce heat ..read more

Hi, up here in Eastern Washington. I currently have 28 irrigated acres. Approx 3 ton/acre alfalfa production. About ten more acres room for whatever, (un irrigated land). Land is paid off. Exploring the idea of doing small scale Wagyu op. Access to local fda inspected plant. Then market to local restuants farm to table stuff. Little experience with cattle, but im handy with mechanical and welding and all that. Wife great at marketing. Im having a real hard time figuring numbers. So my... Advice on new startup ..read more

Does anyone make a round bale feeder that is less than 8 feet in diameter? I make 4 x 4 bales and the 8 foot bale feeders are not a good fit. Thanks ..read more

What's your guys opinion on feeding brewers grains pellets. These pellets are what is left over from making beer. In my area you can get a mix made up with pellets added in, Some of my friends say that there's nothing left in these pellets. What do you guy think and do you guys have any experience with these pellets. Thanks Farmer Dave ..read more

Hello everyone, I have started to finish 3 cows to get them ready for processing. They have been grass fed their whole life so, I am now adding corn to their diet to start adding some marbling and weight. They have been in this process for about a week now. This is where I feel there is a problem. They have all the corn, hay, minerals and water they want but, they seem to be losing weight. I also noticed some diarrhea with their rumps staying dirty. Any advice and information would be... Finishing Cows ..read more

I'm not trying to go too far down the rabbit hole here with the full background, but long story short my uncle runs about 100 head of cows. He runs short on hay and that limits the number they keep around. We've talked a little back and forth about me supplying them some round bales, cleaning up some of my 1st cutting alfalfa (less desirable to the horse ladies) for his cows. Also I'm semi short on storage for small squares so the idea of saving some space for later higher quality... Trade hay for cows ..read more

Friends, I know that there USED to be a forum dedicated to riding cattle. I haven't gone there for awhile. I lost the address and don't remember the name. My best google-fu is not getting me anywhere. Does anyone know the address of this forum? Thank you. Saxon Violence ..read more

I have about 20 steers that I'm selling for butcher animals. They are about 1200 lbs, What would you guys use to price them. It's hard to find prices for this size animals. Thanks for your input. David ..read more

I have a few caves that have warts, mostly on the ears and face..... Should I do something about them, are they contagious to other caves? These are freezer beef so looks don't concern us ..read more

I have a possibility of feeding 200 cows till May. What type of equipment would I need to do this with ..read more