Using his own pastures as an example, Victor shows how checking what's growing (or not) helps plan for the upcoming grazing season based on the needs of the forage.
This SARE supported on-farm research project is so full of information and lessons learned that it's worth your while to read no matter what kind of livestock you raise.
Jeff Rasawher at Center Seeds has a lot of experience with graze-worthy cover crops. Here are some suggestions for folks in the some of our cooler climates, both wet and dry.
Troy has finished with his stockpile grazing for this season. Here he shares how many days he made it, and talks about lessons learned and the questions he's asking to help him prepare for next year.
As you read through this, you might think "DANG! This is really complex!" And you're right it is! But that doesn't mean you can't figure it out. Think of it as one of those strategy games where you're trying to maximize your points in the face of lots of variables. If you're not good at those kinds of games, we bet you know someone who is. Just see it for the game it is, and go out and WIN!
You may not choose the same breed as Steve, but the process he used to create a cow herd for his place can be adapted to fit any operation, or species.
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.
Jeff Rasawehr (pronounced "Raise -a- veer") farms 1500 acres in West Central Ohio, raising corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and some beef. His goal is to...
