Winter pasture management can also be mud management
Let me paint you a winter pasture management picture. Here sits our grazier, indoors next to a cozy wood stove fire while the farm's...
Consider alternatives to forage
Current pasture conditions are variable across the state due to lack of rain for many, so planning will get you better prepared for this fall and winter.
Feeding methods and efficiency can vary widely at each farm
It has been a challenge to feed livestock this winter due to missed cuttings last year. However, producers can reduce wastage with these tips.
How to build a heavy use pad
It's time to consider installing heavy use pads in areas around waterers and locations where hay will be fed that have been an issue in the past.
Grazing system is a balancing act
The heart of grazing livestock is finding the balance between what the animal needs and what pastures can produce.
How to make pasture repairs after a muddy winter
Learn how to formulate and implement a plan to repair pastures that were damaged by animals’ hooves during the winter.
Take stock of your fields What forage do you have available?
With summer grazing giving way for fall and winter management over the next few weeks, it is time to take inventory of the...
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.
Poisonous plants: What’s the risk to livestock?
Every year I get questions from livestock owners regarding poisonous plants; either for identification or for information on how to manage around a known poisonous plant.
What is a pasture worth?
What is a pasture worth? A pasture is like a house, crop field or anything else being rented, and is worth what someone is willing to pay.
