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Monthly Archives: March, 2017

Thriving On Trust

This CommonGround* video, “Thriving on Trust” — features Colorado rancher and CommonGround volunteer Kelsey Pope, along with her mother, Cindy Frasier.  It offers an...

Cattle Market Trend Line Moving Up

This piece, first published in March of 2017, is a good reminder that cattle prices are always going up and down. Kitt has some...

I’m Sorry I Missed Your Drought Party

The 2012 drought hit Troy Bishopp hard. So when 2016 rolled around showing all the same signs, he got to work on his drought plan. Here's what he did that made him miss the drought party of 2016.

Spring Management After Mud Season

Last week Greg Judy talked about getting through mud season. This week he describes his management for the rest of the spring that sets him up for year-round grazing.

Grass Tetany Prevention and Cures

Lush green grass can spell trouble for your livestock. Here's what to beware of and how to keep them safe.

Why Parents Drink

Being a parent can sometimes drive you to it! Save

Set Up For Year Long Grazing in the Spring – In Spite of Mud Season

Greg Judy has great tips for getting through mud season so that your cattle are well-fed and your pastures are healthy and ready for the summer.

Want Good Soil? Feed the Microbes

In June of 2014, Grist reporter Nathanael Johnson reported on a battle between two men in New South Wales Australia. Clive Kirkby and John...

The Silver Bullet of Parasite Control in Small Ruminants

Tired of battling parasites in your herd or flock? Here's what three experts found to be the best solution.

My First Wonderful Lease Part 2

In his book "No Risk Ranching" Greg Judy describes how he went from liquidating his cow herd and almost losing the family farm, to...

This Kind of Mud Season Pugging Is OK

Sometimes Google gives interesting results to searches. Here's "Pugging." Even the dog thinks this is just wrong.   Save

Maintaining Sagebrush-Covered Landscapes Keeps Water on the Land for Ranchers and Wildlife

Thanks to  Justin Fritscher, Natural Resources Conservation Service, for bringing us this summary of research benefiting ranchers and wildlife. Removing invading conifer trees improves the...

Why Inoculate, Exactly?

That little packet of dark powder you are coerced into purchasing along with your clover seed can be mystifying. It only weighs a few...

The Worm Moon Has Risen

We've made it to the Ides of March once more in our revolution around the sun. In the Algonquin tradition this time of year...

RIP Autocorrect

For all of you who have been haunted by autocorrect accidents, maybe this will make you feel better. Save

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