Mccarthy Family Farms

What Happens In A Cattle Feedlot

So what really takes place at a cattle feedlot? Many folks refer to these places of business as factory farms. … More

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

Why You Should Grill Your Steak Frozen

In fact, it'll probably be the best steak you ever grilled.

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

What Are Farm Equipment Loans?

Farm equipment is costly, and for many in the agriculture industry, it's imperative to find affordable financing. Read our guide on farm equipment loans.

How Drones Came to Your Local Farm

Relatively cheap drones with advanced sensors and imaging capabilities are giving farmers new ways to increase yields and reduce crop damage.

Ever wondered why those giant tomatoes at the grocery store taste like cardboard?

Your Planning Can Save Family Farms

Life insurance can provide some solutions to keeping the farm in the family while being equitable to the off-farm children.

The Key to Saving Family Farms Is in the Soil

Farmers adopting regenerative agricultural practices across the Midwest are restoring the health of the soil and of their rural economies.

How Colorado family farms are flavoring some of our state’s best whiskey

Marble Distilling, Laws Whiskey House, Family Jones, Marble Distilling, Olander Farms and Root Shoot Malting take whiskey local.

Horse Riding Terms for Beginners

This guide provides a glossary of horse riding terms for beginning riders planning a trip to C Lazy U guest ranch, a Colorado destination resort.

Shadow: Things you simply can't do without on the farm

For columnist Dave Shadow, there are some things you simply can't do without on the farm.

Children and the Benefits of Horseback Riding

Your child is begging for horseback riding lessons. They're not cheap, these lessons, and you want to know just what your kid is going to get out of it besides some quality time with a pony named Tinker Bell, Socks, Hobbit, or some similarly cutesy...

These Horses Just Learned to Communicate With Humans

Norwegian researchers taught 23 horses how to express their needs using symbol boards, and the horses loved it.

10 Different Types of Horse Riding Saddles

Here's a list, photo, and description of all the different types of horse riding saddles associated with English and Western riding that you'll find.

Therapeutic Riding: How Horses Help and Inspire People

Horses trained for therapeutic purposes can help people suffering from mental or physical ailments.

Teach Your Horse a 'Whoa' You Can Trust

Gain the confidence that comes from knowing your horse will stop in response to your voice and weight alone. Clinician Sandy Collier explains how.