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Why Cows That Learn to Eat One Weed Will Choose to Eat Others

In 2004, I trained cows at Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site to eat Canada thistle, leafy spurge and spotted knapweed. Then, they started eating...

Creative Problem Solving – Yes! YOU can think like Einstein! (Free)

I love it when I come across people who think creatively about common problems. So I'm especially tickled with a couple articles in this...

Enhanced Livestock Handling Facilities for the Single Man/Woman (With or Without Short Legs)

Because he usually works stock by himself, John Marble has modified his handling facilities to make it easy and safe for a single man/woman. Check out his tips and then share yours with the On Pasture Community.

The Best Treatments for Pinkeye

When visiting Greg and Jan Judy a few weeks ago, I asked Greg "What do you do about pinkeye?" "We don't treat it," he said....

Making the Business of Backgrounding Work For You

Readers have asked for more information about running stocker operations. So here's Blake Allen with another in his series. Blake says that stockers aren't...

Setting up Drop Sites and Delivery to Get Through the Quarantine

I pulled this information together with Charlotte based on her website and conversations we had. I added additional notes to help you start building...

How to Teach Cows to Eat Weeds in Just 8 Hours Over 7 Days

This works for any animal - so whatever you're raising, check it out! In 2004, I taught a small group of heifers to eat...

How Should Livestock Farmers and Horse Owners 
 Prepare for Farm Disruptions from the COVID-19 Outbreak?

This article comes to us from Jim Weber, DVM, PhD, Associate Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Attending Veterinarian, University of Maine. I searched...

Plant Root Exudate Changes With Drought to Encourage Soil Microbes to Provide More Nutrients

There are all kinds of interactions between plants and the soils they grow in, and little by little we're understanding more about what's going...

Greg Judy’s Fail-Proof, Temporary Waterer

As grazing season approaches, we think of two things - fencing and water for the livestock. Stock-watering solutions for mob/rotational grazing require an extra...

Can Grazing Eliminate Weeds?

Before I started On Pasture, I was best known for having invented a method for teaching cows to eat weeds. The process is based...

Feeding Colostrum and Colostrum Replacers to Newborn Calves, Lambs and Kids

Colostrum is that "liquid gold" that gets newborn babies off to a good start. Colostrum is the first milk that a cow, ewe or...

Are You Raising Cattle That Fit Your Market?

Recently, John Marble has been adjusting what he raises on his ranch to meet what his local customers are asking for. Here's what they...

Your FREE Grazing Chart Is Here – Along With All the How-To-Use-It Info You Need

Do you want more quality grazing days? Are you ready to make more money? Are you dealing with weather events proactively? Do you want to limit stress...

How to Choose a Grass Variety That Works for You

They say variety is the spice of life. That's true, even when it comes to varieties of different forage grasses. Often, when we want...

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