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Would you buy this piece of property as a place to get started growing hay or cattle? It is the only affordable property I have been able to find in quite some time. Features: 32 acres of cutover upland forest with 9 years of regrowth; no mineral rights; property is cut in half by a highway...

I could use some advice in how to find land. I am in NW Louisiana, which is dominated by the Shreveport/Bossier Metro area. Anything within commuting distance is around $10,000/acre unless you buy a large tract (100 acres), which is still priced around $4000/acre. So, I am left looking for...

I could use some advice in how to find land. I am in NW Louisiana, which is dominated by the Shreveport/Bossier Metro area. Anything within commuting distance is around $10,000/acre unless you buy a large tract (100 acres), which is still priced around $4000/acre. So, I am left looking for...

Some companies (like Hesston) are making round balers that require as little as 30 hp. A brochure even says you could use it with a (large) compact tractor. With this in mind, have any of you small-time guys gone to just using a compact tractor (perhaps you don't even bale hay). I can think...

I hope to get my kids involved with livestock. Do you have an opinion of the "safest" breed of cattle for kids to work with? I would assume the smaller breeds and polled breeds would be best. Of course, I realize even a small polled cow can kill you. Thanks

Hello, I am new to this forum, but have been reading old posts. They are very informative. I have several questions, but will give a little background first. I am in NW Louisiana. I have been around livestock (including cattle) and even had a small goat operation for about 10 years, so I am...