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Yearly Archives: 2019

Grazing Management Using Cow Pie GIS

GIS is an abbreviation for Geographic Information Systems. In practical terms GIS is the application of the science of location and all things related....

Housekeeping Advice

This could save you some time!

From Tibet, With Love

When your spouse knows you and what you love, even the most ordinary ranch supplies can become a sweet gift.

Shiitake Mushrooms Add Value to Silvopasture

Note from Kathy: In April of 2018 I visited Greg and Jan Judy at Green Pastures farm. When I arrived, Greg was in the...

Driving Your Herd – Better Techniques to Get Where You’re Going

Last week Tom Krawiec wrote about how much money he saved simply by using low-stress handling to drive his cattle. Since folks wanted to...

Is More Soil Organic Matter Always Better?

Here's a press release from Yale's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies sharing some new information about soil organic matter's contribution to crop yields....

Sojourn in the Snow

Have you been having any fun lately? Troy reminds us to be kids once in awhile.

Jumping In With Both Feet – How One Young Rancher Got Started in the 21st Century

Last month John described what successful ranching might look like in the future, and what steps young ranchers might consider. This article is another...

A Little Valentine’s Day Assistance

Did you forget your sweetie? Don't worry! Choose your card, take a screenshot, print it off, and voila! You're good to go! Happy Valentine's Day...

Teaching Cattle To Graze Like Goats

Not so long ago, I visited Mike Roberts, the ranch manager at Waldron Ranch in Alberta, Canada. Mike is definitely one of those outside-the-box...

Sheep and Goats on Ice

Even on four feet, ice can be a tricky thing! https://youtu.be/NCVH7Ao6Az4

Our Move to Year-Round Grazing

Dean Schneider, a rancher in Oklahoma, is moving to year round grazing after decades of making and feeding hay. Here's how he's managing the change.

Are You a Super Farmer/Rancher?

I was supposed to be in Wisconsin this past week, enjoying the -20 degree temperatures, and speaking at the 2019 Grassworks conference. I didn't...

The Economics of Being Earnest About Low Stress Handling

Low-Stress Livestock handling is more than just being kind to your animals and the people working with you. As Tom points out, the money it saves you can be very significant!

Is There One Right Answer?

When I was working for the Bureau of Land Management and stationed at Utah State University, a friend and I started an internship program called...

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