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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.
Indirect impact of cleaner air on soil
As acid rain decreases though, soil loses a key free source of sulfur they need to grow forages. Signs of sulfur-deficiency may also include stunted or spindly plants and reduced overall dry matter.
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.
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.
Check pasture ponds for blue-green algae risk
Ponds and other water sources contaminated with blue-green algae may create serious health issues for livestock, as well as humans.