Friday, November 22, 2024

Resources for Carbon Farming to Cool the Planet

We’ve now established scientifically that there is a version of agriculture that actually results in more carbon in the soil in a durable form...

Winter is Coming – Graziers Get Ready

This week we've got some reminders for you as you prep for colder temperatures. Winterizing and Water We start with winterizing tips and some ideas for...

You’ve been duped. Now what do you do?

"I promise you'll be tricked by AI." That's the headline of a recent post by Charlotte Clymer. As an example, she shared a photo...

Background materials for “You’ve been duped. Now what do you do?”

Here are links and additional reading materials that I used when developing this article. 1. From a 1969 Brown & Williamson tobacco company internal memo. 2....

Cattle and the Military Team Up to Protect Butterflies and the Prairie

This article comes to us from Washington State University. Think of it as an example of how you might work with partners to demonstrate how managed grazing can improve ecosystems and protect wildlife.

Mob Grazing With Richard Smith

Are you tired of hanging around the house this winter? Are you dreaming of spring and the new grazing season? In that case, you'll...

It’s Okay to Change Course

Here's another presentation for Week 2 of On Pasture's Virtual Conference. I learned something three decades ago that has served me well whenever I...

The New Grazing Charts Are Here :-)The New Grazing Charts Are Here!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - Troy sends out his grazing charts so we can prepare for the upcoming grazing season!

Great Reading for December 2023

It's my last post of 2023, but I'll be back with you in the New Year. This is the time of year when we're all...

Take Your Grazing Up a Level By Adding Trees to Your Pastures

As someone who spends a lot of time talking with farmers about planting trees, there’s a certain phrase I’ve heard more than I can...

Impacts of Fall and Winter Grazing on Spring Regrowth

It might be early February, but I’m already thinking about new spring forage growth and I guarantee the livestock are too. In the past,...

Cover Crops + Livestock = Winning!

Well-known grazier Gabe Brown shares his five steps for healthy soil and how using them on his farm has made him successful.

Low-Stress Livestock Handling “Dance Steps”

Kathy's Note: Ever since I attended a Bud Williams Low-Stress Livestock Handling workshop, I've thought of the process as a kind of dance where...

Principles and Criteria For Global Sustainable Beef Production

As the Global Roundtable on Sustainable Beef circulates its draft principles and criteria, folks are asking a lot of questions. The most important one might be whether in a world used to choosing sides and then fighting, can folks actually talk to each other to find mutually beneficial solutions? Check it out and see!

Moving Bulls Safely

Thanks to the Beef Quality Assurance program for this helpful video about how to be safe around bulls. For those of you who have...

Baby It’s Cold Outside! Watch Out For Livestock

The Polar Vortex is headed our way, potentially bringing very cold weather. Here's what you need to know.

Grazier's Focus of the Month

Are You Keeping the Records You Need to Create Success?

Why do we keep records? According to Stan Parsons, founder of Ranch Management Consultants and Ranching for Profit, records are a waste of time....

Winter Stockpile Grazing – How Short Can You Graze Without Impacting Spring Regrowth?

The question "Does Grazing Winter Stockpile Slow Spring Regrowth?" first came up when we were following Troy Bishopp's progress as he extended his New...

Grazing Season Prep Step 2 – Mapping Your Pastures and Soils

On Pasture's New Year's Resolution is to help you move into this grazing season in a way that ensures a happy, healthy life, and...

The Thinking Grazier

Winter Stockpile Grazing – How Short Can You Graze Without Impacting Spring Regrowth?

The question "Does Grazing Winter Stockpile Slow Spring Regrowth?" first came up when we were following Troy Bishopp's progress as he extended his New...

Adapting to a Changing Climate

Editor’s Note: I just got back from 5 days in the largest 2C hot spot in the Lower 48. Grand Junction, Colorado is in...

Paddock Design and Stockmanship – Thinking It Through

Editor's Note: John Marble runs a seasonal grazing operation. That means he doesn't over-winter cattle, and,each spring, he's working with a new batch of...

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