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Two Lost Puppies!

  
  
  
lost dogs

We have a nice little guest post today by our Pet Supply buyer. Seems she and another employee were taking a break from their hard work and helped out a couple lucky lost puppies.

Calving As Newlyweds

  
  
  
cow and new baby

Our rancher and guest blogger Leann is back. She's writing about the top 10 things she's learned going through calving season with her husband.

Free Plant Starters You Can Make Yourself!

  
  
  
seedling pot supplies

When the temps are still cool outside it’s the best time for gathering supplies and planning to start your seedlings. Whether you are wishing for a delicious vegetable garden or the bright colors and smells of a lovely flower bed, now is the time for your planning.

No Snow Days For Our Farmers and Cattle Ranchers

  
  
  
bulls in snow


Snow has been the theme for the last couple of weeks in the Midwest. Our guest blogger, Leann Martin has been right out in the thick of things taking care of livestock with her husband. Read her story below.

By: Leann Martin


How Much Heat Should Baby Chicks Have?

  
  
  
baby chicks around heat lamp

Our Vendor Partner Cargill, has folks on staff that are extremely knowledgeable about a variety of animals. Poultry is one they love to talk about! In this article they share priceless information on heat for chicks.

Are The Seedlings Calling You?

  
  
  
seed packets

It's time to start thinking about your gardening plans and what seedlings you might want to grow. One of our merchandise buyer is Susan and she loves to garden. I convinced her to write a story of the beginning thoughts of her planting season. She shares with us her process.

Freeze Branding Is A Real Option For Your Livestock

  
  
  
brand

This article is about freeze branding and the family that offers custom made brands from right here in the Midwest. Laura Smith and her husband Travis own the business and she tells the story below.

Did Your New Year's Resolution Include Your Pet?

  
  
  
favorite pet is a dog

With the new year always comes resolutions. They come in as many shapes and sizes as the people who make them. They also seem to last for various periods of time and have a thread of seriousness that is usually unraveling to non-existence by ground hog day.

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How Much Feed Does A Chicken Eat?

  
  
  
chickens eating feed

We are happy to have a guest blog post written by Tiffany T. an employee of Cargill. 

The Best Orscheln Farm & Home Blog Posts Of 2012

  
  
  
Orscheln farm catalog

The year is rapidly coming to a close and I couldn't help but take a peek at your favorite blog posts. By favorite I mean the one's you read the most.

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