Keep your grass green during hot summer months with these tips from IFA’s lawn care experts. Read more! Continue >>>
By utilizing key drought management strategies, livestock producers can help alleviate stress and concerns as it relates to their herds. Continue >>>
Planting tomatoes can be tricky, but knowing how, when, and where to start can lead you to a bountiful harvest this year. Learn how with this complete... Continue >>>
Looking for the perfect appetizer? Try this simple, savory smoked artichoke dip. Pair with your favorite chips, bread or veggies and enjoy! Continue >>>
Access to clean, quality water sources is essential for livestock health and production. Keep livestock hydrated with the best livestock water systems. Continue >>>
Properly maintaining and caring for your grill increased its serviceable life and ensures that your food selections are being cooked safely. Continue >>>
Grub worms are a common lawn issue. Learn how you can prevent and kill grub worms before they cause damage. Continue >>>
Protect the nutritious aspects of your silaged feeds by properly managing your silage pile. Keep in mind these simple tips for quality silage. Continue >>>
Find out how bird pest control can help protect your operation from the monetary and nutritional losses caused by birds. Continue >>>
Prime rib is good. Smoked prime rib is great! Enjoy the tender and juicy flavors of prime rib with a little bit extra by preparing the perfect rib roast. Continue >>>
Enjoy a bountiful potato harvest by selecting the right seed potatoes and learning tips for planting, growing, harvesting and storing. Continue >>>
IFA Grass-Fed Beef Irrigated Pasture Seed Mix is specially designed for small scale and hobby farm operations to grow nutritious grass-fed beef. Continue >>>
Farm budgeting is increasingly difficult due to outside forces. Aim for profit by learning how to create a farm budget and assess variable costs. Continue >>>
The benefits of a quality horse nutrition extend beyond equine performance. Find out how IFA Horse Safe Conditioner and balanced nutrition can help horses. Continue >>>
Saddle fitting is import for the health and comfort of both horse and rider. Use this guide to asses the fit of your western saddle. Continue >>>
Working dogs have aided in moving, holding and handling livestock for many years. If you’re looking for help, consider these farm dog breeds. Continue >>>
What are the benefits of adding Mega 3™ to your feeding program? It provides omega-3 fatty acids, improves overall health and feed efficiency and more. Continue >>>
Effectively managing common crop insects includes taking measures to prevent insect resistance to products and practices used to control them. Continue >>>
Proper nutrition is key to helping an animal achieve its genetic potential. IFA Platinum Show Power Feeds are designed to promote growth and performance. Continue >>>
In an ever-evolving industry subject to a variety of external forces, saying positive and overcoming adversity is a staple of agricultural producers. Continue >>>
Understanding and meeting nutritional demands is essential to herd health. Discover the benefits of implementing grass-fed beef mineral for grazing cattle. Continue >>>
Don't let a single piece of your holiday turkey go to waste. Unlock the savory, smoky flavors of every bite with a warm and hearty Turkey Noodle Soup. Continue >>>
The holiday turkey is a classic favorite until it becomes an every day monotony. Upcycle turkey leftovers and enjoy every bite of your leftover feast. Continue >>>
A flavorful, juicy turkey is the crowning centerpiece of almost all Thanksgiving tables. Try a Smoked Spatchcock Turkey to achieve poultry perfection. Continue >>>
The Utah State Fair Livestock Show encourages youth to develop valuable livestock production skills. IFA is proud to support these youth in their projects. Continue >>>
When days are short and nights are long, it's time to review your protocols for feeding, treating and bedding your calves in order to prevent common issues Continue >>>
Perfect for holidays, birthdays or every day, discover golden, garlic butter goodness that is simple and everyone at your dinner table will enjoy. Continue >>>
This Candied Sweet Potato recipe is sweet enough to be a dessert but too good to wait till the end of the meal; so we call it a side dish. Continue >>>
Our Homemade Holiday Stuffing recipe is a great compliment to your holiday meals with classic flavors that simply add to tradition. Continue >>>
This Green Bean Casserole dish, bursting with flavor and delightful textures, is sure to earn its place on your table during the holiday season. Continue >>>
A plentiful zucchini harvest means plenty delicious dishes! Mix and match your favorite ingredients for zucchini bread and muffins you'll love. Continue >>>
Learn why sulfur is essential to plant healthy growth, and how to identify and prevent sulfur deficiency in plants and crops. Continue >>>
Planting spring-flowering bulbs in the fall is a great way to liven up your yard when the winter season subsides. Continue >>>
Get to know your chickens' personalities & reward your best egg layers by learning what treats and foods are best to feed your chickens, and which to avoid Continue >>>
Feed intake has a major impact on milk production in dairy cattle. Optimize feed intake with environmental controls, forage quality and bunk management. Continue >>>
Once you’ve prepared your garden and planted your tomato seeds, it’s time to care the plants. Learn tips for tomato plant care from IFA’s team of experts. Continue >>>
As summer comes around, so do the flies. Learn how cattle fly control strategies help protect against horn, stable and face flies. Continue >>>
This Creamy New Potato and Pea recipe from Cheryl Maughan is a great side dish any time of year, but especially after harvesting veggies from your garden. Continue >>>
The use of ionophores in cattle production is a safe and feed efficient way to protect and promote growth of animals in the herd. Continue >>>
Learn about forage alternatives that can minimize the impact of higher hay and alfalfa costs during drought, including Beet Pulp, Cottonseed and more. Continue >>>
Forages comprise more than 50% of the diets of dairy cattle and greatly affect the health of ruminant animals. Learn which is best for your dairy cows. Continue >>>
As research in ruminant nutrition continues to grow, understanding Amino Acid Balancing is another step to better feed and production efficiency. Continue >>>
Research has highlighted potential benefits of Omega-3 Fats in beef cattle reproduction efficiency. Find out how these could help in your operation. Continue >>>
Deciphering Fiber Analyses can be difficult with the ever-growing acronyms being used. Understand your feed analysis using this guide on nutrition terms. Continue >>>
Calving season is a vital time for cow-calf operations. Being prepared with the right calving tools is the best way to ensure healthier calves and cows. Continue >>>
The COVID-19 pandemic fears of 2020 prompted near depletion of grocery store shelves providing a few lessons to be learned from animal agriculture. Continue >>>
Cattle will transition from a monogastric digestive system to a ruminant one in order to be functional and productive members of the herd. Continue >>>
Dairy cows have an enormous demand for energy. Learn about the different types of liquid feed and nutrition available and how they benefit milk production. Continue >>>
As calving season gets under way, help your newest herd members to stay healthy by providing respiratory vaccinations. Continue >>>
Water is a necessary nutrient that is found in almost every biological process but it is often overlooked in conversations about livestock nutrition. Continue >>>
Warm dry weather does not mean your cattle are no longer at risk for disease. Protect your heard against summer pneumonia by vaccinating in the spring. Continue >>>
Internal parasites can have major impacts on cattle health and productivity making it important to understand their effect on beef cattle nutrition. Continue >>>
Effectively managing common crop insects includes taking measures to prevent insect resistance to products and practices used to control them. Continue >>>
Learn how to recognize the signs that your bees are getting ready to swarm and then learn how to split your beehive to prevent swarming before it starts. Continue >>>
The final step in our children's gardening series, and the most important of all, make gardening a fun and special time for your family to spend together. Continue >>>
Family-friendly gardening doesn't have to be hard, here are some tried-and-true tips on choosing plants your kids will love to grow and take care of. Continue >>>
Where do you start when introducing children to gardening? Follow these steps for everything you need to know about building a garden for your kids. Continue >>>
Breed, feed, age, season - there are a lot of variables in chicken egg production. Get the answers you need with IFA's guide to the best laying hens. Continue >>>
The ooey-gooey goodness of Fruit Cocktail Cake make it an easy and delicious dish to finish off any meal. Continue >>>
Seed selection and profitability go hand in hand. Find out how the quality of your seed could result in better returns on your farm. Continue >>>
Warm up with Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup. Hearty and delicious, this dish incorporates all the wonderful flavors of home. Continue >>>
Pellet grilling and tasty, smokey food doesn't need to stop when the temperatures drop. Use these six winter pellet grilling tips to keep cooking. Continue >>>
Chickens need more protein in winter as they molt and prepare for the cold. Here are a few tips to help them remain healthy and productive until spring Continue >>>
Many faithful farm, ranch and home pets spend most of their lives outdoors. Here's how to keep your outside/working pets safe and warm over the cold winter Continue >>>
Knowing when and how to rotate out your alfalfa stand ensures that your fields are performing and your yields are able to off set high production costs. Continue >>>
Here's what you need to know about complete horse nutrition and why the right feed will improve your horse's well-being, vitality and performance. Continue >>>
Let us explain what soil amendments can do for your soil, outline the benefits of our fav brands and show you the best method to add them to your garden. Continue >>>
Pellet grills are taking over backyard BBQs. Here are 5 reasons we love pellet grills and smokers, plus tips to elevate your outdoor cooking to new levels. Continue >>>
Gardening and preserving the harvest go hand-in-hand. Here's a canning guide: a list of tips, best practices, and recipe links for preserving your crops. Continue >>>
Controlling Varroa Mites is essential for a healthy, productive bee colony. Learn how these parasites impact your hive and what you can do to control them. Continue >>>
Don't hang up your garden gloves after the summer harvest! Find out which cool-season vegetables thrive in the autumn and the best times for fall planting. Continue >>>
Is your lawn getting enough water in the summer? Find out and learn other tips for better grass watering habits with IFA's lawn watering guide. Continue >>>
How do you extract honey from the hive? When is the best time of year to collect honey? Here are essential tips for how to harvest honey from your beehive. Continue >>>
Plant leaves can tell a story. When leaves turn yellow, there are signs that help identify the problem. What are 8 reasons plant leaves turn yellow? Continue >>>
Micronutrients zinc, manganese, iron, copper and boron work together to stimulate healthy growth by improving chlorophyll production and photosynthesis. Continue >>>
As spring shifts to summer, the hotter season can be rough on your chickens. Here are 5 things you need to know about daily chicken care in summer. Continue >>>
There are a lot of options when it comes to smoker pellets. Learn which are best, and how to pair the best wood pellets with whatever you're smoking! Continue >>>
Has your lawn been taken over by unruly weeds? Learn how to identify, remove and prevent numerous common weeds in your grass. Continue >>>
The type of feed your chickens need changes over their lifetime. Let's take a look at which feeds are best for your chickens, depending on their age. Continue >>>
From planting tips to caring for and protecting your tomato plants, our knowledgeable team has shared these tips for growing tomatoes! Continue >>>
Five generations of the Nielson family have farmed and ranched near Lyndall, Utah. Today Chad Nielson serves on IFA's Board of Directors. Continue >>>
As the agriculture industry evolves, the IFA feed and nutrition team brings new opportunities and consistent quality to our local livestock producers. Continue >>>
From germinating seeds indoors to a plentiful outdoor garden, IFA has your step-by-step guide to starting a garden. Continue >>>
Learn what the three numbers on the front of your fertilizer bag mean, and which fertilizer blends will give you the best hearty, green lawn this year. Continue >>>
Some effects of drought can't be avoided, but these six tools can help you alleviate several negative impacts of drought to improve your crop profits. Continue >>>
Dang Good Deviled Eggs are a Farm House favorite and the perfect way to enjoy your hard boiled eggs whether they are home fresh or not. Continue >>>
Introducing new chicks to your flock can be difficult. These tips will help give your new chicks the best chance of successfully integrating into the flock Continue >>>
Fruit-tree pests can be effectively managed with the right tools and knowledge. Here are five common fruit-tree pests and how to control them. Continue >>>
Annual pruning improves the overall health and growth of your fruit tree, with these simple tips you'll add years of great fruit production. Continue >>>
Revive your lawn and help yellow spots turn green with this organic-based soil treatment. Revive helps save water & improves lawns in a matter of days. Continue >>>
Rodeo stock contractor known for their award-winning bucking horses tells how IFA's custom feed gives their animals the nutrition they need for performance Continue >>>
Your crop production goals are unique making your approach to planting, irrigation and of course fertilizer unique to you as well. Continue >>>
Get answers to common questions about horse blankets: Does my horse need a blanket? What are the different types? How important is the blanket's fit? Continue >>>
As temperatures drop, your daily chores and routine may change. Here are 5 things you need to know about daily chicken care in winter. Continue >>>
Here are several helpful winterize tips for how to keep your chickens happy, healthy and productive through the cold months. Continue >>>
The Herdsman fencing brand is built to meet the needs of IFA's co-op members and customers, and provide the best quality products on your farm or ranch. Continue >>>
Learn how IFA feed & nutrition experts helped progressive Idaho bison ranchers balance gains with cost to optimize their feed rations Continue >>>
Though not the most common, bison jerky makes a delectable treat when prepared right. The Ball Bison Jerky recipe is one such way to enjoy. Continue >>>
Protect your horses from potentially fatal diseases by implementing a regular vaccination program. Continue >>>
Learn how to build a vertical garden to maximize your space and produce more. Here are five ideas to help you grow a vertical garden using cattle panels. Continue >>>