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How to get the most out of your limited hay supply

With the possibility of a dry spring leading to an even drier summer, getting the most out of your hay is critical.

How to Make Life Easier for the Pet Groomer and You

Here are things to do and think about next time it is time for dog grooming or cat grooming. Have Your Animals Prepared and Ready Early

How to Use Complete Feeds to Stretch Your Hay Supply

Fiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay

Sustainable animal feed practices can boost bottom line

Sustainable practices are not only beneficial to the environment in the long term, but also to the participating companies’ bottom line in the short term. That is why the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) believes sustainability is important for animal feed manufacturers.

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

Researchers look into more ways of turning food waste into good livestock feed

A lot of perfectly good food goes to waste every day, especially in developed countries. Researchers believe that some of that food waste can be converted into animal feed for livestock, a biological means of recycling food into a fresh supply.Redirecting otherwise wasted food to animals would r

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

Considering grain storage: What are my options?

For many South Dakota crop producers, grain storage is top priority this harvest season.

Is a Grain-Free Diet Healthy? Everything You Need to Know

This article takes a critical look at a grain-free diet, including its benefits and potential drawbacks.

Grain-Free Diets and Mass Confusion

Burton discusses the wild consumer confusion regarding the supposed benefits of grain-free diets. Are we upset about the right things?

Going Against the Grain with Whole Grains: The Kodiak Cakes Story

By Jeff Sorenson, Guest Blog Writer You might’ve met Kodiak Cakes’ friendly staff serving up delicious samples of protein-packed flapjacks at your last race or just noticed their distinct packaging on the shelf at your local grocery store and wondered what this small natural food company is all about. Well, with Kodiak Cakes being the …

Grain Mites Are Not Common in Homes

Grain mites are not common in homes, but if you do have them, they're likely infesting a grain-based product that's been left in a damp area for some time.

Sustainable Uses of Spent Grain

Spent grain can constitute as much as 85 percent of a brewery’s total by-products, but craft brewers have devised innovative ways to prevent their spent grain from going to waste.

Convert a Used Grain Bin to a New House

Recycling a used grain bin makes great use of an existing structure. You can probably find an inexpensive used grain bin and use it for a home, office, shop or storage.

Embark on a Great Grain Adventure!

People often say that eating healthy is boring but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Bring some adventure to your plate by incorporating grains from across the globe. Using multiple whole food sources to get your necessary nutrients provides many health benefits. About a quarter of our plates should be filled up with starches, …

Let's Get This Straight… Grain Matching Explained

Here at An Original, we've seen a surge in grain-match cabinetry requests over the past 2-3 years from clients. Many are excited by a photo they see online or in a magazine, and simply love the harmony and beauty horizontal grain matching offers. While we're excited to see the rise in popularity, it does offer some challenges with varying kitchen designs and layouts. For example, these images and ads often show sleek, amazingly tight grain matched veneers. And in some images, they're spanning…