Cairncrest Farm in West Winfield, New York is experimenting with Bamboo as a forage to extend their grazing season. Here's the ins and outs of their field trial along with some video of cows grazing bamboo in a snowy pasture.
Here's what Victor has been doing to get ready for his extended grazing season. It's been a little different this year thanks to all the moisture he's gotten. Whether its been dry or wet where you are, he's got useful ideas.
A nine-year study shows that multi-species pastures provide 31% more forage than a two-species mixture. And since the multi-species mix also improves soil health, those pastures are more drought tolerant too.
How is grass productivity above and below ground affected by grazing at different heights or by leaving different residuals after grazing? A study at...
