Supplying Extra Nutrients for Your Cattle
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Keep the Butterflies’ Buffet Stocked
Be a gracious host by planting these spring annuals now
This time of year is frustrating for the gardener who wants to provide nectar for the season’s first butterflies. Many late spring and summer perennials are not blooming yet. While the garden […]
Replacing Fence Pickets
Don’t stand by and watch your privacy crumble with your fence. Take up your tools and arm yourself with knowledge—in the form of these step-by-step instructions.
Materials and Tools:
circular saw
clamping pliers
drill
nails
hammer
string
chalk line
safety glasses
cedar privacy-fence pickets
galvanized screws
Steps:
1. Tack two nails into […]
Snake Bite Cautions for Horse Owners
Spring and summer months bring an increase in horse activities and the end of hibernation for rattlesnakes. As they begin to emerge and leave their dens, until their return during cooler fall weather, this movement and activity increases the incidence of […]
Home Maintenance Tips for Spring
Get your home ready to shine with these great tips!
- Check for loose or leaky gutters. Improper drainage can lead to water in the basement or crawl space. Make sure downspouts drain away from the foundation and are clear and free of debris.
- Low areas in the yard or next to the […]
Its’ Spring-Ready, Set, Ride!
Now that the weather has finally warmed up, horse owners are starting to spend more time with their horses, and are looking forward to even more enjoyable riding weather. There are some nutritional concerns, however, during this season, and some management issues we should address to ensure the health and […]
Feed Costs On The Rise – Getting the Best Nutritional Value For Your Money
Fuel, groceries, fertilizer, grain and hay are all on the price escalator going up, up, up. There are a number of reasons for this run in prices, including pressure on crops from ethanol production, poor climate conditions in some areas and […]
Fish Truck Delivery
Stock your ponds for spring with Texoma Hatchery Pond Management! Stop by Eagle Hardware Farm & Ranch on Saturday, April 30, 2011 between 10 and 11am and pick up fish for your pond.
In order to ensure […]
Horse Owners Workshop
Join Eagle Hardware Farm & Ranch and Purina Mills for our annual Horse Owners Workshop.
Learn how to choose the right feed to meet your horses’ nutritional needs, and how to evaluate the cost of feeding your horse.
The Cheapest Mineral Isn’t
The major nutritional requirements are: water, energy, protein, minerals, and vitamins. In many cases, beef producers do a good job of providing adequate water, energy, and protein. However, many beef producers buy ‘cheap’ minerals, ignoring the fact that the availability […]