Tag: grazing
Spring into rotational grazing
Pasture programs that are well managed can be the most economical way to ensure forages for your herd.
Resolutions for better grazing
Now is the time to set some grazing goals and resolutions.
A proactive approach to pasture management
A little planning and work in the fields now could save you time during the busy grazing season.
Online program focuses on livestock and pasture
This course is designed for livestock producers who have already initiated grazing practices on their farm, and who have at least a basic knowledge of the grazing behavior of their animals and of their pasture ecosystems.
Harvesting crops isn’t the only thing you should be doing this...
The costs of having a forage analysis are well worth the expense and effort when feeding, selling or purchasing forages.
Pastures keep improving at Lone Pine Ranch
This Knox County farm keeps improving, and now supports sheep, cattle, poultry and swine.
Graziers, your livestock are telling you how to increase pasture intake
Chew on this: Animals, regardless of species, will adjust their bite size to harvest about 50% of the existing pasture height in front of them.
Electric fencing can be a great grazing management tool for farmers
As I have fielded phone calls and made farm visits since my last article, the two main topics seem to be the lack of early spring growth leading to the overgrazing of the late winter pasture, and electric fence problems.
No substitute for quality forages
Forage quality has a huge effect on your cows' health and productivity and is arguably the single most important factor to dairy profitability.
For good spring and summer pastures, start early
Manage your pastures early and often for a good growing season.
