Most of the crops are in, and most of the cattle are home! And yet, why does it not seem like a relief? Because cold weather, feeding hay, getting fields ready for winter and gathering up the loose ends never ends. But one of these cool nights when your feet are resting close to a fireplace, take a minute and read the highlights of our latest issue.
Justin Place farms near Hamer, Idaho, but he also carries a passion for educating consumers and keeping neighbors informed. If he finds a practice that works, he shares that on social media to open the dialogue. With no-till farming, he’s been able to increase soil health and build confidence in the principles.
When one (potato) door closes, another (hay cube) door opens. At least that’s what happened in the 1970s for Gary Chamberlain’s farm near Challis. Recognizing the need for outfitters and horse showers to need certified hay for the designated wilderness areas, Chamberlain set out to fill that need by creating hay cubes. It’s been quite a journey.
Labor is the number one problem of most industries these days. Amalgamated Sugar Company has learned to tap the work potential of a non-traditional labor pool using work campers – people who migrate around the states, working seasonal jobs. It’s a working, growing formula for the company and a win for the work campers who are on their way to a coastside winter.
Host Homer Jaynes visits with guest Jared Coley of Setac LLC, a forage covering business in the Magic Valley. Coley talks about covering silage piles and haystacks on Idaho dairies and ranches and the challenges of handling and making good feedstocks.
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Market and water reports, ag legislation, local advertisers, your favorite columnists and more – all here in your November issue of Ag Proud.
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