Swath grazing: More than just frozen TV dinner for your overwintering cattle
The phrase in the above title to describe the practice of swath grazing was coined by none other than Dr. Vern Baron, a leading scientist...
Some good news about global warming for once — plants are speeding up their use of carbon
As carbon dioxide continues to build in the atmosphere — thanks to the burning of fossil fuels — scientists are busy figuring out how...
Farm Succession Planning Steps & Checklist
Farm Succession Planning Steps and Checklist Agdex#:812 Publication Date:March 2010 Order#:10-025 Last Reviewed:August 2015 History:A...
12 Tips on Positioning for Success in Times of Economic Resets
12 Tips on Positioning for Success in Times of Economic Resets From Dr. David Kohl Here are Dr. Kohl’s notes on positioning for success...
The 7 'What if?' Questions Every Rancher Should Ask
In this article, and perhaps the next, I will pose some “what if” questions that are very pertinent to profitable ranching. I will also...
Sustainable Beef: What Does it Mean for Producers?
“The little green frog” Many of us have seen it and recognize that it stands for Rainforest Alliance Certified. For many consumers, that...
Another look at the costs and benefits of swath grazing
Well-managed swath grazing has well-known economic benefits for producers. But research results from a study funded by the Beef Science...
Solar Photovoltaics Program Reopens
The On-Farm Solar Photovoltaics Program reopened on July 26, 2017 under the Growing Forward 2 Program. What kinds of Photovoltaic Systems...
Nitrate Poisoning and Feeding Nitrate Feeds to Livestock
While nitrates (N03) are not very toxic, nitrites (N02) are toxic. In ruminant animals such as cattle, sheep and goats, nitrate is...
Forages & Grasslands: How They Contribute to the Preservation of Biodiversity
In the earliest theoretical literature on market economy, land is often cited as the only real source of wealth as it was the sole...
Native Forages Offer Resilience Against Mother Nature
Native forages are making a comeback with cattle feeders who are looking for a way to work with — not against — Mother Nature. “Native...
How to Manage for Drought with Grazing
Foothills Forage Member Doug Wray talks about he manages and prepares his pastures for drought and dry spells.
The Importance of Monitoring Livestock Water Quality
Rains in early spring can ease your worries about water supplies for the summer, but will you have enough good quality water to get...
Should Beef Have a Barcode?
Traceability. A current agriculture buzz word, especially when discussing the beef industry. As producers we are constantly told that...
5 Tips to Develop a Grazing System in Sync with Nature
Much has been said and written about ranch sustainability. When you boil it down, however, it’s largely a matter of working with nature....
