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This week's report on forage and drought conditions in North Dakota provides some good information for everyone suffering from drought conditions, and that includes...

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

I was at a pasture walk some time ago, when the farmer pointed to the few scraggly trees strewn throughout his paddocks. They were...

Spring and fall are wonderful times to be a grass farmer. The weather is pleasant, the livestock are fat and happy, and the forages...

If you missed all the important things that trees can do for you and your livestock, check out last week's article, “Take Your Grazing...

Mob grazing is basically putting lots of animals on a small area and then moving them from place to place so that they get...

This comes to us from Jimmy Doyle, South Dakota State Natural Resource Management Field Specialist, and iGrow a service of South Dakota State University Extension. Anyone...

Summer annuals have unique benefits, like filling a small space in the rotation with multiple cuttings of big yields. They also bring some unique...

Jason Saulan landed in Eagle Point, Oregon three years ago. "General Manager of C2 Cattle Company," a 9,200-acre, 800 head cattle operation, was the...

Shade is a common concern. It imposes some limitations on growing a productive pasture, but working creatively to manage trees, grass, and animals in balance can yield unique rewards.

In this excerpt from her book "Farms With A Future" Rebecca shares the story of a start-up farmer who created success by taking his product to the people.

Here's a breakthrough  - Cows can do every bit as well on brush as goats.  Check out this article to see if maybe you can change your mind and start using brush as the great forage it can be.

When cool season perennials take a vacation during July and August, dropping off in quality and yields, summer annuals might pick up the slack for you. Here's a quick look at some of your options in case you want to get planting right now. We'll follow up with more in-depth information in future issues.