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Instructions for Starting to Ranch (or Just Doing Better Where You Are)

Dan Nosal - 1
Editors Note:  Grant G. has an opportunity to start a cattle ranch from scratch in NE New Mexico. We shared his question with everyone...

Summer Annuals, the Nutritious Pasture Refresh Button

Genevieve Slocum - 2
We got a question from a reader about renovating pasture. So we asked one of our On Pasture authors to share some thoughts.

Cattle 529 Plan for Funding College

Doug Ferguson - 0
Doug started planning for his daughter's future back in 2012 with this unique savings plan. He takes you through the process so that you can do it too.

Farmer Selfie Stick

Rachel Gilker - 0
  Farmers and ranchers can figure out how to do almost anything with just what they have on hand!

How and When to Shear a Sheep

Kathy Voth - 2
As it gets harder and harder to find someone to shear your sheep, you might consider doing it yourself. If you're new to the...

How to Raise Chickens Library

Kathy Voth - 0
Here's a collection of past poultry articles to get you started. Find even more by clicking on "Livestock" in the menu above and choosing...

How to Hire Potential Winners

Chris Blanchard - 0
Ken Blanchard (no relation) says that there are three basic approaches that you can take when hiring employees: Hire a winner. Hire a potential winner. Prayer. Hiring winners...

Can the Weather Predict Your Calves’ Weaning Weights?

Kathy Voth - 0
Editors' Note: This article was drawn from a piece by Ann Perry of the USDA-ARS. The article was published in the July 2014 Issue...

Managing Medusahead – Start Early, Stay Late

Kathy Voth - 4
Medusahead grass is an "Ecosystem Transformer" species. Not only does it compete for resources with other plants, but it can change ecosystem function to...

Make Calving Easier

Kathy Voth - 1
We haven't heard how this worked out. But at least he gave it a try.  

How Do You Benefit Others? Like This…

Doug Ferguson - 1
The summer of 2013 I was in a room of about 40 cattle producers from all over the US, with all kinds of different...

Spring “To Do” List for Grass Managers

Michael Harman - 0
As winter loosens its surly grip and dreams of spring abound, it’s a good time to remind yourself how important it is to actively...

Free Grazing Charts Help You Do Your Job AND Get a Life

Troy Bishopp - 0
Every year since On Pasture started, I've shared the new grazing charts for the year along with information about how they've made me a...

See Low-Stress Livestock Handling In Action

Kathy Voth - 1
So you've read Whit Hibbard's series on Low-Stress Livestock Handling Process about all the things you need to incorporate in your thinking process when...

Growing Warm Season Annuals for Lambs

Sarah Bailly - 1
While Sarah focuses on forage for lambs, these are good planting and growing tips that work no matter your livestock.
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