As daylight dwindles little by little each day, you may be noticing a decrease in egg production from your flock. But why do hens need a certain amount of sunlight to lay eggs...how much light do they need...and how can I help them continue to lay during the winter? Let’s find out more!
Getting a head start on your garden can be exciting. However, over-eagerness for an earlier harvest can sometimes lead to weak and leggy seedlings that don’t survive the transplant process. Here we will learn how to properly start seeds indoors and which plants will be most successful.
Mineral imbalances and deficiencies can be fairly common among pastured bison herds. Because these imbalances can be difficult to detect in living bison, the best treatment is prevention. Here we will specifically learn more about copper, its importance, how to balance copper levels, and recognize imbalances in your herd.
When environmental conversations arise, fingers are all too often pointed at the agriculture industry. However in reality, agriculture is the solution...not the problem! Who better to help us all learn to be better stewards of the Earth than the farmers who work so hard to keep the world fed? Here we will talk about many sustainable farming methods that can save time, increase production, boost productivity, and improve harvest and livestock quality. And guess what?...as an added bonus, they also naturally capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the wild, bison are foraging herbivores that can roam vast areas in search of the minerals they need. However, pasture bound bison need supplements that bring nature's expansive mineral profile to them. Let’s learn more about the essential minerals bison need and how to encourage healthy mineral intake in your herd.
Healthy soil is loaded with living organisms of all shapes and sizes. These organisms are essential to not only all plant life, but in turn, all animal health on the surface. Let’s dive deeper into what lies beneath, and how we can nourish the world from the ground up.
Here at Redmond, we use the phrase “over 60 trace minerals” quite a bit when describing our products. But, how do we know how many minerals we have and why does it matter?
A lot of manufacturers claim they can save you money, so we’ll just tell you what our customers tell us: Redmond can cut your mineral program cost in half and sometimes even more! For over 50 years, Redmond has helped farming operations use a more economical mineral program and enjoy the security of improved production and profitability. Let’s explore all of the ways Redmond Minerals can help you turn the financial corner and get back to what you love about farming.
Few activities bring more routine, enjoyment, and fulfilling work than raising backyard chickens. It’s no wonder that the practice has greatly increased in popularity during such trying times. The health benefits of raising backyard chickens go way beyond fresh eggs. Taking the time to raise such enriching and entertaining animals can be a helpful form of self care. Let’s explore 6 things you will need to know before you start raising backyard chickens.
Did you know, that 42 million tons of salt are produced in the United States in a year? (2019, United States Geological Survey, USGS). Among all that quantity, there is quite a variation in quality. Let's learn more about where all this salt comes from, production methods, and the resulting physical and chemical properties that prove not all salt is created equal.
