Ryan Tipps

1 month ago | agdaily.com | Ryan Tipps

No matter whether your farm is big or small, commercial or hobby, or focused on crops or livestock, there’s one tool that people in the agricultural industry universally carry: a knife. That trusty sharpened blade has a multitude of uses, and it’s rare that you’ll ever see me without one on my hip. While we all have personal preferences about blade shape and choosing a fixed blade vs. a folding knife, it’s not uncommon to hear the question asked: Which are the best knives for farmers and ranchers?

1 month ago | actionhub.com | Ryan Tipps

Based on the size and use of a boat, the U.S. Coast Guard requires a specific inventory of safety equipment to be on board at all times. Some of these items address acute lifesaving rescue needs, such as a fire extinguisher or a floatation device, while others are intended to be used to call for help, such as air horns or flares. Preparedness starts with having a thorough safety boating checklist — and being sure to actually use it.

2 months ago | agdaily.com | Ryan Tipps

When we think about intelligent animals, farm species aren’t usually the first to spring to mind. We may picture tool-using primates or puzzle-solving crows. But my recent research suggests that sheep, goats and alpacas — staples of the barnyard — deserve more credit. In two separate , I tested how these animals learn, remember and make sense of the world around them.

2 months ago | actionhub.com | Ryan Tipps

Boats probably aren’t top-of-mind when you hear the phrase, “A little goes a long way.” That’s because you often have to spend a lot to get a lot in the boating industry — this isn’t the place to take shortcuts. Yet there are some budget-friendly boat upgrades that you can pursue to extend your craft’s longevity and make it perform its best on the water. These suggestions go well beyond the regular annual spring boat prep that you should be doing.

2 months ago | actionhub.com | Ryan Tipps

As exciting as it is when the weather warms up to simply lower your boat off the lift or slide it off the trailer to enjoy life on the water, realistically, we all know that’s not how it works. Spring is when you need to take the time to prepare your boat for a full season of activity — it’s a key point to optimal safety and performance and extending the life of the craft. Depending on the conditions your boat was stored in, there are various aspects of spring boat prep that may take priority.