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Corn Salad II

This is a great way to use fresh corn in season. Make it the night before your next BBQ or family gathering.

Zucchini Bread

This tasty zucchini bread can be eaten as a dessert or snack. Serve warm or cooled.

A Producer’s Guide to Forage Testing

Hay testing doesn’t have to be confusing. This hands-on guide helps producers sample correctly, pick the right probes and lab, and use results to boost herd health, feed efficiency, and profits.

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