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Utah Rancher Is Sold on Rotational Grazing

Kathy Voth - 1
Darrell Yardley of Beaver, Utah started rotational grazing when drought reduced the amount of forage he was producing. Now he's sold on the system...

Teacher Coping Mechanism

Rachel Gilker - 0
It's that time of year when kids head back to school. Here's how some teachers cope according to one Jeopardy contestant. Save

Reader Question – How Do You Manage Fence Line Vegetation?

Kathy Voth - 23
Another On Pasture reader has a question and we need your help! How do you manage the vegetation under and around your permanent fence lines...

Stable Flies Can Be a Problem Even If You Don’t Have a Stable

Kathy Voth - 0
Fly season may be coming to an end as summer draws to a close, but it's never too early to get ready for next year.

When Can You Start Grazing A New Planting?

Genevieve Slocum - 1
Here's a response from Genevieve at Kings Agriseeds for a reader who asked: "When can you start grazing a new planting? What if it’s...

Do You Have a Good Agronomy Doctor?

Tom Buman - 0
Six months ago, I went to the doctor for a check-up.  The doctor was blunt.  He told me I need to eat more fruits...

What Should You Charge for Prescribed Grazing?

Dave Pratt - 1
Note from Kathy: I get this question a lot from folks who'd like to make money running livestock to manage vegetation. What they're hoping...

Deep Thoughts From El Arroyo Restaurant

Rachel Gilker - 0
This Tex-Mex place in Austin, Texas lures guests in with funny signs. We've heard the queso and margaritas are good too!     Save Save

Before You Start, Figure Out How Your New Project Could Die

Mark Cannella - 1
Once something is dead, a post-mortem analysis can tell you why it didn't make it. A Pre-Mortem Analysis can tell you why a project might fail, so you can adjust before you start, and hopefully save your project from a gruesome fate.

Four Teats, Two Teats, No Teats at All – A Story of Three Cows

John Marble - 0
“Boy, those cows could surely use some more milk.” How often have we all heard that old line? Truth be told, we’ve spent the past...

How to Guide and Turn Cattle When Driving Them

Whit Hibbard - 1
Here's another step in Whit Hibbard's series on good stockmanship using techniques developed by Bud Williams. You can see all the parts in the...

Farming as a Second Career – Secrets From Folks Who Made the Switch

Kathy Voth - 0
Thanks to Suzy Hodgson of UVM Extension's New Farmer Project for this story! On average, people change careers three times in their lifetimes, and that’s...

Why Do the Big Guys Win?

Dave Pratt - 2
A recent Ranching For Profit School graduate sent me a link to MSN Careers.  It had a list of the top 10 “dead-end jobs.”...

How Many Problems Do You Have?

Kathy Voth - 0
Anyone else have this problem?

Greg Judy Talks Fencing, Leasing, Cow-Size and More

Kathy Voth - 2
What are the best reels, fence posts and wire you can use for your temporary fences? What are some rates you might offer for leasing...
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