The ups and downs of 2021
Has 2021 been a great year for farmers? Some parts, yes, and others, no, Sandy Smith explains in this week's All About Grazing Column.
Know your options before you raise hay next season
Learn more about the cost-effectiveness of raising hay by deciding whether to skip fertilizer, use an alternative, buy fertilizer or not raise hay at all.
Big decisions: What are a small farm’s options?
In this week's All About Grazing column, Dan Lima reminds us of some farm management considerations we should examine before the end of 2021.
Match nutrient intake to the production cycle
Consider the quality of available feed during your calving season. Aligning breeding season with times when better feed is available could save you money.
Reduce forage loss during winter feeding
Feeding hay is expensive — if you waste it, you lose money. Consider these tips to minimize waste during feeding.
Observe an attitude of gratitude all year
Taking a few minutes each day to appreciate the little things that blend into the canvas of the day may be just what we need.
Think about winter feed needs as fall grazing comes to end
Do you have enough pasture and stored feed to make it through the winter? Learn how to best use what you have.
Scoring pastures yearly can help identify trends
Pasture condition scoring is a systematic way to check how well a pasture is managed and performing.
Japanese clover: Helpful or invasive?
Japanese clover is a persistent perennial, woody weed that will compete with your grass for nutrients, whether it be in your yard or in your pasture.
Grazing corn fodder can help feed livestock through the winter
Using corn fodder residue for livestock to graze meets their nutritional needs and can provide an inexpensive feed source for 65-111 days into the winter.
