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The meat goat industry has all the ‘bones’ in place, a solid foundation with a registration process to improve Boer and Kiko goat genetics. The registration process is thorough, laying the groundwork for identifying goat genetics that provide superior performance. Industry participants see the value of registration as proof positive of superior traits of their meat goats. This solid foundation is the way to grow an industry. 

Small Farm Canada explores goats and their potential on Canadian small farms and homesteads in the May-June 2023 issue of Small Farm Canada magazine. 

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Comparing the Economics of No-Till, Strip-Till & Conventional Systems

Video: Comparing the Economics of No-Till, Strip-Till & Conventional Systems

Conservation Ag Update, brought to you by Bio-Till Cover Crops, Univ. of Illinois analysts dive into new data from the Precision Conservation Management program, comparing the economic differences between no-till, strip-till and other tillage systems.

Plus, we head to Washington County, Wis., for an update on two farmers who dealt with historic flooding over the summer. Blake Basse credits strip-till and cover crops for helping his cash crops survive the “1,000-year” rain event, while Ross Bishop says his no-till fields are more resilient than his neighbor’s conventional fields.