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Get to Know the Emu, Which Once Was Seen as a Rival to Beef

Animals | Breeds | Urban Farming |
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The emu was big on farms until, well, it wasn't. What is it about these huge, flightless birds that prevented them from being the next big meat source?

4 Things to Do Before You Start a Farm

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Investing time and money now, before you start a farm, can save a lot more time and money down the line. Here's what you need to learn and have ready before you start.

Cold Weather Tips and Advice to Help Endure Subzero Temperatures

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Polar vortex or not, extreme cold seems normal for winter in the Midwest and other regions. Here are tips that will help you and various parts of your farm get through it.

High Country Gardens Names Top 10 Perennials for 2019

Crops & Gardening | News |
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The lineup from the online plant and seed company includes colorful varieties designed to grow well in challenging conditions as well as a preplanned garden.

Adopt a Wild Horse or Burro for Your Farm

Animals | Homesteading | Large Animals | News |
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A program administered by the Bureau of Land Management has sent some 240,000 animals to private care since it started in 1971. Here's how it works.

Tractor Attachments: How to Use Rotary & Grooming Mowers

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A rotary mower (commonly called brush or bush hog) and grooming mower can, in turn, help you tame overgrown areas and give open spaces a manicured look.

6 Crops Farmers Should Consider NOT Growing for Market

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Some crops can't fetch the price needed to make a profit, while other crops appear in abundance certain times of year so you should put your energy elsewhere.

5 Herbs for Dry Winter Skin and Oils to Pair Them With

Crops & Gardening | Homesteading |
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Seek these herbal allies this winter to soothe dehydrated, wind-burned skin. Here are facts about the herbs as well as several oils to use for infusions.

4 Tips for Starting Your Tractor in Cold Weather

Equipment
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Tractors and cold weather don't get along very well, so if you need to keep yours running during the winter, here are tips for helping a disagreeable machine start.

How to Navigate a Livestock Auction

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Follow these guidelines on terminology, animals, preparation, bidding and other aspects of buying livestock at an auction or sale barn.

7 Tricks for a Successul No-Till Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Timing, type and source of cover material, and letting go of certain preconceived ideas factor into establishing a no-till garden that works for your circumstances.

Cutting Edge Crops: Try Your Hand at Growing Hops

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Here's what you need to know to grow hops to either sell in the expanding craft-brewery market or to get the home-brewed beer flavors you love.

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