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Yearly Archives: 2016

Summer Annuals, the Nutritious Pasture Refresh Button

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

How and When to Shear a Sheep

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

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...

Can the Weather Predict Your Calves’ Weaning Weights?

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

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

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

Spring “To Do” List for Grass Managers

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

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

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

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

Happy Saint Paddy’s Day!

Here's a little known fact about the source of Bailey's Irish Cream:

Strategic Grazing Plans – The Steps to Meet Your Goals

You're a lot more likely to make better and more timely grazing decisions if you have a grazing plan in place for the upcoming season. Here's how to get started.

Starting a Ranch From Scratch – An On Pasture Reader Asks, “What Would You Do?”

We recently got this email from a reader who's getting his new ranch up and running in northeastern New Mexico: I have an opportunity to...

Mapping How Much Daylight You Get With Daylight Savings Time

Would you like daylight savings more if you knew how many extra hours of daylight it was helping you take advantage of? Here are some interactive maps to figure that out.

Supervising Creative People is Hard!

These instructions written for an employee in a deli at a Walmart might make you happy you don't have someone as creative as Shane...

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