Restoring Depleted Soil
Depleted soil lacks the nutrients, microorganisms, and other ingredients that plants need to grow. Here’s how to restore soil.
Pollution and Soil Health
There are three major types of pollution: air, water, and land. Learn how they’re all related to soil health.
Water Quality and Soil Health
Soil health and water quality are closely related. In terms of agricultural practices, nutrient cycling and soil structure are critical.
Grazing and Soil Health
Good grazing management practices can help to improve soil health in four important ways. Find out how cows help build healthy soil.
How to Build Up Soil
Most soil isn’t perfect. Learn how to build it up so that it’s healthier. The benefits go beyond plant life.
What is Soil and Why is It Important? Introducing the Soil Series
Soil is a loose surface material that provides a growth medium for plants. It is a source of nutrients and water that also provides structural support for a plant’s root system.
Beef Processing and Packaging
When feedlot cattle are ready for harvesting, they’re shipped to a processing facility. Learn how the animals are moved, and how the meat is processed and packaged.
Weaning Weights and Feedlots
Young cows that reach their 400-lb. weaning weight are shipped to a feedlot that makes its money on cattle weight gains.
Birthing Calves and Growing Grass
Calves that are born in January eat grass that grows in March. You might say that time is everything in the life cycle of a cow.
Lower Costs
Why is local meat better? Reason #5 is lower costs. Local producers can eliminate costs like transportation and expensive feeds.