Agriculture & Livestock
Livestock and farm weighing guides: cattle, calf, pig and goat weight charts, tape-measure weight formulas, livestock chute and portable scale setup, and NRCS-certified farm scales.
NRCS Certified Farm Scales: Can EQIP Help Pay for a Livestock Scale?
Quick answer: There is no such thing as an “NRCS-certified” farm scale. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) does not...
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How to Weigh a Cow: Every Method Compared (and Which One the Law Requires)
Quick answer: The most accurate way to weigh a cow is on a calibrated livestock scale, and it is the...
Read moreDetailsCattle Weight Chart: Average Weights by Breed, Age, and Sex
Quick answer: A mature U.S. beef cow typically weighs 1,200–1,600 lb (545–725 kg), and research summarized by the American Society...
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The Complete Guide to Farm and Livestock Scales: Weighing Equipment for Every Agricultural Application
Modern farming runs on data — and weight is one of the most valuable data points a farm generates. Whether...
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Cattle Weight Formula: How to Calculate Cow Weight With a Tape Measure
The cattle weight formula is: Heart Girth² × Body Length ÷ 300 = weight in pounds. Measure heart girth (the...
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Why Does Grain Lose Weight During Storage? Causes & How to Minimize Losses
Grain loses weight during storage — and for most farmers, the full extent of those losses is invisible until they...
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Farm Scale vs Truck Scale: Which One Does Your Operation Actually Need?
A farm platform scale weighs individual loads up to 20,000 lb and costs $3,000–$20,000 installed. A truck scale weighs a...
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What Is EID Tagging? How Electronic Ear Tags Work with Livestock Scales
EID tagging — Electronic Identification tagging — is the technology that connects a unique electronic identity stored in an animal's...
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How to Set Up a Livestock Scale and Chute System on Your Farm
Setting up a livestock scale and chute system correctly from the start saves you years of inaccurate weights, frustrated animals,...
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Best Scales for Weighing Pigs at Market Weight in 2026
Choosing the right scale for weighing pigs at market weight is more commercially critical than it is for almost any...
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Cattle Weight Chart: Average Weights by Breed, Age, and Sex
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