If it's just a dry spell, or a real drought, you may need to adjust your stocking rate in your pastures. A plan on paper will help you think ahead, be proactive and make better decisions.
What can a slinky tell us about how to survive drought? RadioLab explains why a slinky can "hover" and we explain how to combine that information with the Hydro-illogical cycle to plan for and get through dry spells and drought.
Troy Bishopp has been using grazing charts in managing his farm for the last three years. Here he describes how this $4 tool helped him survive the 2012 drought. You'll also find links to grazing charts created to meet a variety of needs so you can pick the one that works best for you.
These grazing charts were developed as part of a project I led called "Utilizing Holistic Planned Grazing as a Regenerative Engine for Sustainable Agriculture."...
Sheep and cattle in Vermont were trained to eat this plant, and the cattle at Black Queen Angus enjoy it without any training at all. Could it be on the menu for your livestock?
One of the most important things for a grazier to know is how animals choose what to eat. Discoveries over the last three decades mean that it might be easier to feed your livestock than you thought!
After I was done laughing at the idea, I began to wonder, "Why not?" Â The Locavore movement promotes using every bit of the animal for food. Â Are we on the cusp of a new market? Â You tell me.
This highly invasive plant is found in almost every state in the U.S. and in Canada. If you've found it in your pastures or ranges, here's some good news about controlling its spread while turning it into a nutritious forage.
We've considered these plants pests for so long that it's hard to change our minds. Here are some reasons why you might like to think of them differently.
The best ideas and research, from the people who’ve been successful doing them, documented so you know they work, and translated into steps that you can start using right away.
