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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.

An Old Forage Makes A Come Back

A forgotten meadow fescue brought to the United States in the 1800s could be making a comeback thanks to the ARS and a Wisconsin farmer. High value without the toxic effects of other fescues, this could be just what you are looking for.

Winter Feed Math

Do you have enough forage for the winter? Here's help so you can be sure. Victor includes info on grazing corn stalks PLUS, which forages become toxic after the first frost. Be sure to know what to beware of!

Procrastinated Pasture

Sometimes a pasture just gets away from you. That's what happened to Victor this summer. But it's all good, and he'll tell you why!

Reseeding Pastures? Here’s What You Need to Know Now

Early August to mid-September is an excellent time to plant cool-season grasses. One of the advantages of seeding this time of the year as...

Managing to Keep Up With the Grass

For many of us this spring, we've had typical weather: unpredictable. Forage growth and quality has really been good for some and with some of the...

Cows Gain More Weight on Steamed Veggies Than Raw Veggies!

That was the conclusion of a study done in 1844 as reported in the “Book of the Farm”.  Today, many people would laugh at...

Take Stock of Your Pastures Now to Adjust Your Grazing Plan

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.

Grazing as a Low-Input Pasture Renovation Tool

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. 

Winter Stockpile Grazing’s Final Chapter (Or Is It?)

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.

Winter Stockpile Grazing Part 5 – The Weather Trumps Planning

Editors Note: It takes a brave person to share his successes, challenges and stresses online with all of us. That's what Troy has been doing this...

Breeding a Cow Herd to Fit Your Place

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.

Pasture Management: Perennial or Annual Forages?

One of the questions grazing farmers often ask are, what type of forages will grow well on their farms or, which will best suit...

Cattle and the Military Team Up to Protect Butterflies and the Prairie

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.

Adapt or……

This issue of On Pasture is all about adapting: • Feeding stock through the winter can be hard and expensive. Setting up your grazing plan so...

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