Creating Excellent Pastures From the Soil Up
I think we all have our vision of what makes an excellent pasture. We see a thick stand where nearly all the ground is covered by...
Here's What Reducing Pasture Recovery Periods Can Cost You
We all know that giving our pastures enough time to recover before grazing them again is critical to our success. But what may be news is...
What’s the most important summer nutrient for cattle? Water
How much water do cows need? The answer might surprise you. A long-time rancher once observed that cattle drink twice as much water as...
Soil Matters- Tips and Tricks
We all know soil is important. It's the foundation of everything we grow, sell and make our living on. These resources help to make the...
6 Tips For Accessing Government Grants
If government funding announcements leave you scratching your head on whether or not you’re eligible, you’re not alone. Actual...
Different Cover Crops Release Nitrogen at Different Rates
Even if you’re not growing cover crops to feed your cash crops, this is great information because it gives us more insight into the...
More thoughts on genomics, genetics and what makes good cattle.
Source: Beef Magazine My blog last week, recalling a phone conversation I had with a rancher who was frustrated with his venture into the...
5 Resources To Jump Start Your Grazing Plan!
These 5 resources are perfect for the new grazer and for the grazer who is looking over their current plan. Would love to hear from...
Grass guys developing a forage carbon offset protocol
Cedric MacLeod considers carbon sequestration through forages and grasslands and the soils they grow in as a long overdue,...
What can go wrong with swath grazing?
Picture Provided I am a big fan of speakers at conferences that tell you about all the stuff that went wrong. I would rather learn from...
Affordable Portable Shelters
After experiencing the last blast of winter storms, we've been spending some time looking at new ways to create portable shelters for...
Winter Watering: What Are My Options?
Winter watering Direct access can lead to animal safety and water quality concerns. For years, producers have been watering cattle and...
Soil Aggregates Found in Great Soil ‘Just Like Christmas’
Jay Fuhrer, soil health specialist at the Natural Resource Conservation Service, based in Bismarck, N.D., talked to producers about why...
Making Compost Tea Specific to your Crop
We are posting Carol Lake's interview with Elaine Ingham Ph.D, President and Director of Research at Soil Foodweb Inc. According to...
Managing Drought-Stressed Pastures
Recently, a panel of range and pasture experts offered four steps they're advising pasture managers to implement this spring. 1. Manage...
