Livestock Equipment Information

Winter Weather Basics for Farmers
This winter season checklist for farmers offers basic tips for livestock and farm owners --read tips from extension agents, too.

Making Your Own Hay
Learn about making your own hay. If you have access to a patch of hay land, the equipment and you'd like to produce the best possible forage for you pets and livestock, do-it-yourself haymaking can still spell dollars and sense.

Drive-through Farm Gates
Get a drive-through gate for your farm and make winter or any type of weather more bearable.

Farm Fencing
Farm fencing is a big expense, both in terms of time and money, but it's one of the most important investments a farmer will make.

Fabulous Farm Shows
Visit a farm show: Come discover what rural America has to offer.

6 Fence and Gate Repair Tips
Sometimes the farm fence or gate needs repair. Here are six cost-effective (and easy) fixes for fences and gates on the farm.

Livestock Feeders
Livestock feeders can help prevent your paying for additional hay and grain ruined by your livestock. Find out how to foil their wasteful ways.

How Do I ... Repair Cracked Welds
Repairing cracked welds at stress points immediately after they occur will keep your trailer safe, prolong its life and protect your investment.

Security Equipment
Common sense combined with reasonable security measures can keep your farm safe from theft.

Essential Tools and Equipment for the Small Farm
Contributing editor Carol Ekarius shares her list of essential tools and equipment that every farm should have. Be sure you have the right stuff.