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Monthly Archives: May, 2016

Choose a Calving Date That Grows Good Calves With Low Inputs

Thanks to Chip for sharing this excerpt from his new book "Cow Country Essays and a Little Slantwise Logic!" Time of calving has to...

Can Plants Talk to Each Other?

Communication doesn't require sound. Humans and livestock communicate silently all the time. Just think of a teenager rolling his/her eyes at you, or a...

What is Mightier Than the Swordfish?

Here's what the swordfish worries about:

Is It Too Late to Plant?

Maybe you wanted to plant, but time got away from you. Here's how to tell if you still have a shot at planting, or if you need to wait for the next planting window.

Selecting Rams for Rangeland Production

Editors Note: This article was written by Sandra Avant and was published in the August 2013 issue of Agricultural Research magazine. In western states, where...

Considering Crowd Funding? Here’s a Successful Grass-fed Example

After his first taste of 100% grass fed beef, Mike Salguero was hooked. He preferred the taste and was thrilled to learn about the...

When is the Best Time of Day to Move Animals?

A common question we hear at pasture walks or grazing seminars is when is the best time of day to move cattle to the...

How to Confuse a Vegan

We have nothing against Vegans. But we do love presenting food in interesting ways. Maybe this would even appeal to those who hate this...

Dances With Grass – Managing Your Grazing to Match Your Forage

Reading this piece from Victor, I realized that what he was describing was just like following your partner when you're dancing together. When your partner speeds up, so do you and when your partner slows, you better too. Here are some tips to avoid stepping on your forage's toes.

We Found the Needle in the Haystack!

Finding it was easier than we thought it would be.  

Bring in the Bees: Farmscaping With Pollinator Mixes

Dave Wilson, King’s AgriSeeds, co-authored this piece with Genevieve Why draw more insects to the field? Most row crop fields are acres upon acres of...

Quick Pasture Improvements From Managed Grazing

Sometimes we just need a little evidence that something works in order to make a change in our grazing management. It's even better when we get quick results, right? Here's what Jim saw in Nebraska after just a year.

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