Put The Hammer Down

 Put The Hammer Down Article and photos provided by ITW New Zealand Limited Building and repairing fence is one of those jobs that is as much a part of rural life as driving a tractor.  Whether for keeping livestock in, keeping predators or nuisance animal out, or even trellising fruit crops,...

Fence Energizers with Versatile Power

 Fence Energizers with Versatile Power Article and photos provided by Gallagher Gallagher’s latest range of fence energizers has taken flexibility to a new level, giving producers three options when it comes to powering their units: 110v/plug-in, battery or battery/solar. The MBS Multi...

JAG Products, Inc. to the rescue!

 JAG Products, Inc. to the rescue! Article written by Kelly Vaughan – Owner, JAG Products, Inc. Normally on Memorial Weekend my family is off camping up in the beautiful northern woods of Minnesota.  But, like everywhere else, this spring was rainy cold and let’s face it, you get to an...

Step One in Being A Good Neighbor; Strong Fences

 Step One in Being A Good Neighbor; Strong Fences By Michael Cox The cows are out!” Is there any other sentence in the world that evokes such an immediate reaction of shock, bewilderment, fear, frustration and panic in cattle-owners than the news that their livestock are no longer where they are...

More in a Day's Work

 More in a Day's Work Article courtesy by Stockade Building and repairing a fence is one of those jobs that is as much a part of rural life as riding a tractor. Whether on a livestock operation to keep critters in, or on a vegetable operation to keep critters out. Anyone who has done fence work...

JAG Products, Inc., - “You’re the girl with blue insulators”

JAG Products, Inc., - “You’re the girl with blue insulators” By Steve Weisman  Cattle producers use fencing to keep animals both inside a specified area and outside a specified area. But what kind of fencing works best? More and more producers are finding that electric fencing offers many...

Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing

 Prepare Fences & Pastures Now for Spring Grazing Article provided by Gallagher​​​​​​​​​​​​​ To get fencing and pastures up to par, Gallagher Territory Manager Wes Chism suggests some tips for pasture managers to get a plan in place.Walk the fence lineAccording to Chism, first up on the spring to-do...

Fencing Strategies and Basic Tips

 Fencing Strategies and Basic Tips by Bruce Derksen With designs entrenched, ready the area by first removing potential obstacles like trees, shrubs, brush and large rocks.  Don’t hesitate to use herbicides or manual clearing to keep vines and brush from disrupting your efforts, as once your...