It’s summer. For humans that means time outdoors, vacations and lower stress. For dairy cows, it’s another story. When temperatures rise above 72 degrees, dairy cows are susceptible to heat… Read more »
Read MoreFor beef and dairy farms, crop fertility is ranked as a leading expense, second to the cost of the land. Rotational grazing practices address the pasture fertility issue, moving animals… Read more »
Read MoreKeeping cattle cool in the summer months can be a challenge. Especially with the record heat and humidity the Mid-Atlantic region has seen this month. For Calvert County farmer Jason… Read more »
Read MoreHello, I am Lars Bergan, one of the owners here at Shade Haven and the recent buyer of my very own unit. Like many of you, I did not jump… Read more »
Read MoreThe first question people ask about the Shade Haven is, “What happens when the wind blows?” No wonder. The Shade Haven looks like something intended to fly or spin or… Read more »
Read MoreEarlier this year, the Agriculture Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $150 million in funding would be available to agricultural producers through the Conservation Stewardship Program. “The… Read more »
Read MoreQuestion: “If portable shade for livestock is such a great idea, why don’t we see portable shade in every pasture?” Answer: “Because up until the invention of the Shade Haven… Read more »
Read MoreThe picture above has a lot to say. This particular farm is in the hilly “Driftless” region of Western Wisconsin. On the top of the hill, on the leveler ground,… Read more »
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