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Monthly Archives: July, 2017

Haying With Wildlife in Mind

This comes to us from Jimmy Doyle, South Dakota State Natural Resource Management Field Specialist, and iGrow a service of South Dakota State University Extension. Anyone...

Paddock Design and Stockmanship – Part 2: The Case for Middle of the Run Gates

Changing infrastructure, and changing our minds about how we move cattle is key to middle-of-the-run gates. Here's how it works, and why you'll find it easier.

Ode to a Cow

Some self-help from the 1936 Old Farmer's Almanac.

Forage Quality on Rangelands is Dropping

Declining forage quality is costing ranchers almost $2 billion a year, and there's no sign of the downward trend changing.

Planning For, and Managing Through Drought

Some readers are in the middle of a severe drought, and it comes for all of us at some point. Having a plan for how to respond and manage through it can help you survive, and even thrive.

Dairy Cow Body Condition Scoring

Scoring can help identify health problems or her management issues. It's as easy as standing behind your cow and comparing her to these photos.

Paddock Design and Stockmanship – Part 1

Here are some thoughts on paddock and gate set up that consider animal behavior and how we work with our livestock. Hint - those gates don't belong in the corner.

The Progressing Farmer Goes to the Bank…and Another Bank…and Another…

Want to get a loan to buy your farm? Jenn Colby shares what happens in real life when you're working with lenders.

Marriage Advice From Kids

We wonder if these kids will take their own advice later on in life.

Science Says Post-Fire Grazing on Rangelands Is Not Harmful

Current federal regulations recommending that rangelands be rested from grazing for two seasons after fire are not supported by science. In fact, the research...

Virtual Pasture Walk at the Flying Diamond Ranch

This week, let's take a virtual Pasture Walk to the Flying Diamond Ranch in Kit Carson, Colorado. Even through drought and challenging economic times,...

Soil Health – We All Love It, But What Is It Worth?

Soil health gets a lot of air time. But have you ever thought about what it’s actually worth in dollars? That’s the question Tom...

What Works for Wildlife Is Also Better for Montana Rancher and Her Livestock

Janet Endecott thought she was just being nice when she agreed to improve fish habitat on her ranch. It turns out the livestock loved the change too!

Accurate Food Labeling

These pictures are worth a thousand words - the ones you would have used!

You CAN Farm/Ranch for Profit

This past weekend I reviewed a DVD that I think every On Pasture reader should have. “The Three Secrets For Increasing Profit” is an...

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