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Time to hold off those pastures
Stockpiling is the process of allowing forage in perennial pastures to grow in late summer and fall without being grazed or harvested as hay.
Multispecies grazing: A golden opportunity
Grazing multiple species can improve soil health by distributing manure, reduce soil compaction from hoof action, reduce the need for herbicides, and improve available nutritional forage by eliminating unwanted or invasive plants.
Choose the right fence for your grazing system
Choosing the right fencing for a managed grazing system shapes what your operation can do for years to come.
Establishing water systems for rotational grazing
Water infrastructure is one of the most common limiting factors in a managed grazing system — and one of the most frequently underbuilt.
Your weeds are telling you something
Weeds have a way of making producers feel like they're losing a battle. But what if those plants were actually trying to tell you something useful?
Follow these tips for transitioning row-crop ground to pasture
Converting cropland to pasture can be a challenge. The soil biology is set up to work against you at first, the establishment is often slower than you'd like, and the temptation to cut corners on the front end is real.
Waste not, want not: Smart strategies for winter hay feeding
Effective winter hay strategies focus on minimizing waste while protecting hay quality and reducing soil disturbance.
Less mud, more gain: Practical ways to manage mud
There are many uncertainties in livestock production; mud is not one of them. Managing mud effectively can reduce health risks for livestock and improve soil health.
Illinois livestock at risk from invasive new tick
The Asian longhorned tick has found its way to Illinois, bringing potential health risks for livestock, pets, and people with it. Teresa Steckler warns producers to inspect their livestock carefully.