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Potential Mob Graziers Should Consider Precautions

Allan Savory states in his book "Holistic Management" that stock density is the most under-utilized tool in grazing management implying that most graziers have...

Getting Stuff for (Almost) Free With Non-Traditional Farm Business Ideas

Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different, better result is the definition of insanity, right? That's why, in looking at ways to get started farming and help current producers be more profitable, Meg started thinking outside the box. Here are some non-traditional solutions you'll really like!

Don’t Let “Spring Fever” Hurt Your Forages

"Spring Fever" is the disease many of us get this time of year. Symptoms include wanting to get your livestock out on green grass as quickly as possible and when the disease isn't controlled, we might hit our pastures too soon. Here's some advice that will make sure you keep your forages healthy through Spring.

Livestock Guardians Protect the Flock

Some great tips for working with guardian animals along with additional resources where you can learn more, or even call a person for help!

Are You Smarter Than a Cow?

Test yourself with this Free-Range IQ Test. My cows know the answers to the following questions.  Do you? #1)  When grazing a field, should it...

NDGLC Mentoring Program Helps Ranchers Make Big Improvements

Joshua Dukart, Executive Director of the North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition, and Kenneth Miller, rancher and former NDGLC chair, share how their community of ranchers is working together to help everyone be successful.

The Most Important Grazing Management Strategy to Date

Have you ever considered how important it could be to just LINGER in your pastures a little longer? It can help you learn what to do, and give you time with your friends and family too!

Making a Livestock Farm Work

Got some chores to do and need something to listen to while you're at it? Here's a great podcast about raising and direct marketing chickens, pigs, sheep and cows, all on leased land!

Instructions for Starting to Ranch (or Just Doing Better Where You Are)

Editors Note:  Grant G. has an opportunity to start a cattle ranch from scratch in NE New Mexico. We shared his question with everyone...

Summer Annuals, the Nutritious Pasture Refresh Button

We got a question from a reader about renovating pasture. So we asked one of our On Pasture authors to share some thoughts.

How and When to Shear a Sheep

As it gets harder and harder to find someone to shear your sheep, you might consider doing it yourself. If you're new to the...

How to Raise Chickens Library

Here's a collection of past poultry articles to get you started. Find even more by clicking on "Livestock" in the menu above and choosing...

Whit Hibbard’s Good Stockmanship Series

Whit is a fourth generation Montana rancher who spent about 38 years handling cattle conventionally before making the paradigm shift to low-stress livestock handling...

Can the Weather Predict Your Calves’ Weaning Weights?

Editors' Note: This article was drawn from a piece by Ann Perry of the USDA-ARS. The article was published in the July 2014 Issue...

Managing Medusahead – Start Early, Stay Late

Medusahead grass is an "Ecosystem Transformer" species. Not only does it compete for resources with other plants, but it can change ecosystem function to...

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