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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.
Life under your feet: A grazier's guide to soil biology
The biological connections under our feet — soil to plant to animal and back again — is the engine of a regenerative grazing system. A graziers job is to provide the right conditions so the boilogy in the soil can do its job.
Sacrifice areas protect soil, forage, livestock health
A well-planned sacrifice area can save grazing resources, improve animal management, and support long-term pasture productivity.
Tile drainage transforms agroecosystems through soil oxygen
Benefits of tile drainage extend far beyond simply removing excess water from fields. Tile drainage fundamentally alters soil hydrology by reducing soil water content, which then enhances soil oxygenation.
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.
Drought’s impact on soil testing
Dry soils can affect soil test results causing inaccurate results and inaccurate fertility application. When possible, wait for rain before taking those samples.
Yes, there is a perfect pile of manure
There’s a lot you can learn from a cow pie. The shape and consistency of the manure pile is an indicator of the cow’s nutritional intake and conversion. What is your pile telling you?
Healthy soils limit pasture weeds
One way to control pasture weeds is to ensure they never have the opportunity to grow.