Tag: grazing
Millers focus on conservation at Misty Valley Farm
The farm, an organic dairy, uses rotational grazing through most of the year, among other conservation practices.
This year, the farm received the Cooperator of the Year award from the Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District for its conservation work.
Getting better at grazing this fall
Learn how to extend your grazing during the winter months. You may not make the rotation last 150 days, but can you make it last longer — say, 90 days?
Reducing your winter feed cost by stockpiling
Planning the winter grazing and supplementation program has tremendous impact on farm profitability.
Managing small pastures in a drought
Interest in homesteads with five acres or less is growing. However, grazing can be challenging on small acreage. Use these tips to manage small pastures.
What to do if winter feed is short
If you are one that will be short on hay, there are several things you can do to have enough for the winter.
Prevent cressleaf groundsel from establishing itself
Cressleaf groundsel has been more noticeable in Ohio the past couple of springs with the cold, wet weather and very little field work being done.
Make the soil your currency of choice, Idaho rancher says
Build soil health through managed grazing practices, and productivity will follow. Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga spoke about his diversified livestock operation at the Western PA Grazing Conference.
Extended mud season creates problems for feeding cattle
An extended mud season has made feeding forages and maintaining pastures very difficult. Learn how to help your ruminants.
Match EPDs to your ideal grazing management style
Learn more about EPDs that are related to grazing management.
Looking backward, forward and toward pastured pigs
Learn to minimize the damage pigs can cause to pastures.
