Spring grazing in 2011 proves to be challenging for producers in region
Grazing management has certainly been an interesting challenge this year. Who would have dreamed during last year’s dry weather that nearly everyone reading this...
Pointers for grazing in wet weather
With the 2011 grazing season underway I imagine everyone is moving livestock to new paddocks on a regular basis by now. It has been...
Graziers should act like people in any profession to succeed
The start of the growing season is a good time to reflect on the characteristics of successful graziers.
Avoid undesirable plants and improve forages with pasture management
We are at my favorite time of the year. Grass is starting to grow. Depending how far south you live, some have already started...
Grazing can improve milk quality
Grazing cows produce milk with more favorable characteristics from a human health perspective than do cows on silage or high concentrate diets. That is the message that Dr. Anjo Elgersma shared with a group of dairy producers from the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council and in Wisconsin in late October last year.
Pasture planning is key to profitability
The most effective use of pastures does not just happen. Foresight and planning are necessary. At the end of January, I taught a session...
How to reduce winter livestock feed costs
Extending the grazing season, maximizing forage utilization and reducing the need for winter hay feeding can improve farm profitability of any ruminant animal production system.
Important tips on beef cow forages and mineral supplementation
We often talk about forage quality factors such as percent protein and amount of total digestible nutrients when we look at how good a...
All About Grazing: Reviewing 2010 Pasture Growth
For me, December has always been a time of reflection. It is the end of the year and I take time to look...
Winter management is key to protecting sod base paddocks
Livestock grazing management strategies can be used to protect those good sod base paddocks.
