Animal Agriculture Terminology 101: Words & their meanings
WEBOct 6, 2020 · Gelding: a castrated male horse. Filly: a young female horse. Colt: a young male horse. Yearling: a male or female horse between 1 and 2 years old. Foal: a male or female horse less than a year old. Hope you’ve enjoyed this list of farm-animal terms and learned a little bit about the specifics of each species. Michelle Miller, the Farm Babe ...
What are the five symbols of the FFA emblem? - AGDAILY
WEBJun 19, 2018 · Owl: A symbol of wisdom and knowledge. It takes smarts to be successful in the agriculture industry today. Eagle: America is home to the free and brave, thus it is only fitting the National FFA Emblem include the eagle. The eagle is a national symbol that serves as a reminder of our freedom and ability to explore new horizons for the future of ...
The ultimate guide to planning your farm fence | AGDAILY
WEBMay 1, 2019 · A mesh wire fence (Image courtesy of Red Brand) Selecting the fencing material Woven wire. Woven wire fences consist of a number of smooth horizontal wires held apart by stays (vertical wires). This type of fencing comes in a variety of height options, so your choice depends on what animals you are rearing and how high they can jump.. Mesh wire fence. Mesh wire fences are durable and reliable ...
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Top 10 most popular beef cattle breeds in the United States
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Black Angus. Black Angus is the most common breed of beef cattle in the U.S., with more than 330,000 animals registered. One reason the breed is so popular is their carcass characteristics, which are marketed as yielding well-marbled, flavorful beef. Also, Angus cattle require little maintenance during …
7 facts about Black Angus cattle - AGDAILY
WEBApr 19, 2020 · Most Black Angus cattle are medium to large, naturally polled with large muscle content. Average body weight for bulls is about 1,870 pounds, while cows weigh in at 1,200. Known for their heartiness, the Angus was bred to survive harsh Scottish winters with lots of snow. Overall the breed is known for a …
5 common types of hay found in the U.S. | AGDAILY
WEBMar 3, 2021 · For hay, there are different ways to classify them. The types of hay we work with that are the most common are: Grass hay and legume hay. Grass hay is a long hollow stem that can grow up to 60 inches tall with leaves that can grow up to 17 inches long. Grass hay or pasture hay has 10.3 percent of crude protein, which compares to a …
10 of the most iconic farming quotes in history | AGDAILY
WEBSep 6, 2019 · 9. “The farmer is the only man in our economy who buys everything at retail, sells everything at wholesale, and pays the freight both ways.”. — John F. Kennedy. It’s funny how some things don’t change. 10. “The story of family farming underscores a legacy of sustainability.”. — Amanda Zaluckyj, The Farmer’s Daughter USA.
Top 7 U.S. dairy cattle breeds - AGDAILY
WEBJan 4, 2022 · Jersey. The Jersey is the smallest major dairy cattle breed, weighing in at between 800 to 1,200 pounds when mature. Jersey cows range in color from dark to light fawn, with or without white marks. They are known for their friendly personality, heat tolerance, feed efficiency, and producing rich milk, high in butterfat, which is great for making cheese and ice cream (yum!).
Using spent grain for livestock & lessons learned from Farmer …
WEBMar 25, 2020 · Follow AGDAILY. Farmer John Stahl used his leg as a fulcrum to swivel a 300-pound barrel of grain from his flatbed truck to a tractor bucket. “There’s a technique to moving these heavy barrels,” said Stahl, who’s handled more than 10 barrels of grain each day for nearly three years. “You have to use your body as leverage or you’re ...