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Little millet 🌽This species of cereal is similar in habit to the proso millet except that it is smaller. 🌽 It is an annual herbaceous plant, which grows straight or with folded blades to a height of 30 cm to 1 m. The leaves are linear, sometimes with hairy lamina and membranous hairy ligules. The panicles are from 4 to 15 cm in length with 2 to 3.5 mm long awn. The grain is round and smooth, 1.8 to 1.9 mm long. 🌽It can withstand both drought and water logging. It can be cultivated up to 2000 m above sea level. Little millet is another reliable catch crop in view of its earliness and resistance to adverse agro-climatic conditions. The stover is a good fodder for cattle.

A glorious if somewhat chilly day although the snow and cold can cause multiple problems for farmers who need to ensure their livestock have access to food and water whatever the weather. These hardy little sheep are just here as temporary visitors but are an important part of our grassland management, using grass that we can longer cut for silage or graze cows on due to the wet conditions. They also help eat weeds and reduce species specific worm parasites. Having too much grass through the autumn and winter can lead to diseases in the grass which makes grass less palatable and reduces yields the following year. Heavy winter covers also result in poor-quality spring swards, with an accumulation of dead material caused by shading at the base of the plant. #Brynkinalt #britishfarming #grasslandmanagement

Our native warm season grasses provide a highly nutritious forage for our cattle when temperatures rise. Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, and Indian Grass are now reaching their highest nutritional peak as the fescues and other cool-season perennial forages enter dormancy as the temperatures rise. These pastures' structure is very different from our cool season-dominated pastures, so they can host a different array of grassland birds and wildlife that utilize the corridors and bare ground between the bunch grasses. This summer, we have decided to have our “Finishers” on this field to graze the cream of the crop and continue their trajectory of rapid daily weight gain. Our finishers are a group of 25-35 animals that we let have free choice on the best grass to improve the amount of fat that can accumulate on them before harvest. Ideally, we will see 2.5-3.5 lbs. per day in gain over the last 90 days for intramuscular fat to fully develop. That weight range is the magic number for us to achieve a well-marbled carcass, and it all starts in this planning stage of who goes where, at what time, and why. This group also allows us to play with stocking densities in these fields. We can still adaptively graze, but we are monitoring the effects of a lower stocking density compared to running the whole cow herd through at 250,000 pounds per acre. 📷📝: Mike Peterson #warmseasongrass #kinlochfarm #grassfedbeef #regenerativeagriculture #farming #grazingstrategy #herdgoals #huntcountryva

Assassin: the ultimate solution for effective pest control. Whether it's red spider mites, lepidoptera pests, thrips, or leafminers, Assassin's broad spectrum acaricide and insecticide has got you covered! Protect your crops with ease. #yourfarmingpartner

Thinking of adding some feathered or furry friends to your homestead? 🐓🦆🐇 Raising chickens, ducks, and rabbits can be a cluckin' good time! Plus, they provide fresh eggs, pest control, and fertilizer for your garden. 🥚🪲 Ready to get started? Check out these tips from Mavis Farmacy: [link] #homesteading101 #backyardlivestock #sustainableliving

Common graden pest is the first step to effective pest management! 🌱🍃From aphids to Spider mites, these tiny invaders can cause significant damage to crops and plants if left unchecked. Integrated pest management ( IPM) strategies can help to control these pest in a sustainable way ensuring healthy plants and bountiful harvest.🐛🪲🦗 #Integratedpestmanagment #Gardenpest #Pestcontrol

Spring into action and start your garden! 🌱 Remember to rotate your crops to prevent soil depletion and pest buildup. Tip: Plan your garden layout to maximize sunlight exposure for optimal plant growth. Let's cultivate some green goodness! #SpringIsHere #GardenLove

Wondering when you can turn your cows out? Beef Cattle Research Council and Dr. Edward Bork, Professor of Rangeland Management at the University of Alberta shared these tips in a recent article: ◼ Know your carrying capacity. ◼ Wait until the three-leaf stage. ◼ Match your grazing plan to your pasture type. ◼ Pay attention to litter. ◼ Look backward. ◼ Use rainfall rather than snow as your indicator of moisture recharge. ◼ Be ready to adapt. Read more about each of these tips, as well as ideas to help support extended recovery time here:

Protect your vine buds this spring!🍇 Hutchinsons’ agronomists Will Robinson and Rob Saunders share how pests like cutworms, winter moths, and birds can impact vines. Read Will and Rob’s expert advice on managing these threats below: https://loom.ly/iXIXyYM #VineyardCare #PestManagement

Hey y'all, let's talk about raisin' chickens, ducks, and rabbits on the homestead! 🐔🦆🐇 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Chickens are like the OGs of backyard farming, great for eggs and pest control. Ducks are nature's gardeners, takin' care of those slugs and bugs. And rabbits? Well, they're like the quiet achievers, givin' us meat and fertilizer for the garden. Triple threat right there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ **Helpful Tips:** 🌿 Keep your coop clean to prevent diseases and mites. 🌿 Give 'em space to roam and forage - happy animals, better eggs and meat. 🌿 Rotate grazing areas to prevent overgrazin' and boost soil health. 🌿 Provide fresh water and a balanced diet - nobody likes a hangry hen. 🌿 Check on 'em regularly, build that bond, and notice any changes in behavior. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #BackyardFarming #HomesteadLife #SustainableLiving