Editors Note: In some parts of the U.S. snow totals are well above normal and graziers are feeding their stock. Meanwhile, other parts of the country are...
A cow's body condition is a good indicator of how well her calves will do and whether or not she'll breed back. Now is a good time to check in on your cows so you can adjust their feed so they can do their best for you. AND if you're a technology kind of person, there's even an App for that!
Jeff Rasawher at Center Seeds has a lot of experience with graze-worthy cover crops. Here are some suggestions for folks in the some of our cooler climates, both wet and dry.
National Geographic says that "Doomsday Preppers" is one of their most popular shows. It profiles "preppers" who believe that civilization will collapse sometime in...
Along with super weeds that are resistant to herbicides, bacteria that no longer succumb to antibiotics, there are parasites that are no longer bothered by worming...
Here's more math for figuring out how to feed our livestock while making a good living on leased pasture. Even if math isn't your strong suit, we take it one step at a time so that it's as easy as it can be.
Taking a little extra time in pasture when we're moving livestock can tell us a lot about natural processes and even give us a some tips about how water retention and soil health are being affected by our management.
Our insect pollinators are in peril, and we can all play a part in helping them out. As Nancy's husband, John, says, “No pollinators, no apples, no pie.” We're betting you love apple pie, and as graziers you're in a perfect place to promote healthy pollinator populations. Here's how.
Dung beetles are AMAZING and here are two videos that give you really good information and perspectives on how they work and all the things they can do for you. Consider it your February celebration of the International Year of Soils.
Yes! It's our favorite time of year when Troy shares the new, blank grazing charts so that we can all get started planning for the green up. And this time, he's sharing a little about why he does what he does as well.