http://powellfeedstores.comCompany blogs, tips and how-toshttp://assets.newmediaretailer.com/11000/11695/thumb_logo.jpghttp://powellfeedstores.comen-USCopyright 2012, Powell Feed Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:17:51 -0500Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:17:51 -0500http://www.newmediaretailer.comblog_55911328104740http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/5591/four-basic-steps-to-milking-a-cow-by-handMilking a cow is considered a fairly simple task in the farming world but in actuality it requires many important and essential steps. Here are four steps to milking a cow by hand:Timing and routine is everythingCows are accustomed to routines and therefore you should get into one too.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 08:59:00 -0500blog_55901328104680http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/5590/deworming-your-cattleWhen your cattle herd has problems with tape worms, it can wreak havoc with their digestion systems. Knowing what to do about it can save you a lot of problems in the long haul.BlogsWed, 01 Feb 2012 08:58:00 -0500blog_52131325436780http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/5213/10-step-winter-cattle-feeding-programNow is the time to plan your beef herd winter feeding program. Fine-tuning winter feeding management helps optimize performance, but it is also essential for good animal husbandry, according to livestock nutrition and animal health experts with North Carolina State University (NCSU).BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 11:53:00 -0500blog_52121325436480http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/5212/how-to-prepare-wild-birds-for-winterWith fewer daylight hours and longer cold nights, natural food sources needed for energy to keep warm are scarce. Water supplies can be frozen or snow covered.BlogsSun, 01 Jan 2012 11:48:00 -0500blog_47431322749800http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4743/how-to-use-complete-feeds-to-stretch-your-hay-supplyFiery blazes, drought, and poor growing conditions have made hay difficult to find and expensive to buy in many locations throughout the nation. These conditions have left horse owners with the difficult task of finding an affordable source of quality hay for their horses.BlogsThu, 01 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0500blog_47421322749740http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4742/beware-of-quick-fixes-when-fighting-high-feed-costs  While feed costs may present 50 to 70 percent of your beef cattle production expenses, cost isn't all you need to consider in these times of volatile feed prices.BlogsThu, 01 Dec 2011 09:29:00 -0500blog_43801320148800http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4380/preparing-your-goats-for-the-winter-months-aheadAutumn is a good time to make sure everything is in tiptop shape for the cold weather that's just around the corner.BlogsTue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0400blog_43791320148800http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4379/why-its-important-to-have-supplements-always-available-for-your-cattleHaving nutritional supplements always available for your cattle to utilize during critical times can pay dividends.BlogsTue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0400blog_40621317490560http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4062/year-round-supplementation-improves-pasture-utilizationIt's been a challenge raising registered Angus cattle through the last 13 years of drought on the Bradley 3 Ranch in the Texas Panhandle.BlogsSat, 01 Oct 2011 13:36:00 -0400blog_40611317490500http://powellfeedstores.com/blog/article/4061/autumn-cow-calf-management-tipsHere are some general cow-calf management reminders for the fall season. This information has been adapted from the "Beef Cow Herd Calendar"1 developed by the Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Service.BlogsSat, 01 Oct 2011 13:35:00 -0400