Tag: pastures
Control weeds with pasture management
Good pasture management and integrating several control strategies will be more successful than relying on one single method.
How will pasture recover after flooding event
Warm temperatures increase the rate of plant damage, which is partially why summer flooding can cause more damage to plant tissue than spring floods.
Don’t neglect grazing strategies this summer
Take the time to understand how grasses grow and their optimum uses and best management. This sets the course for systems, strategies and opportunities.
Like livestock, score your pasture condition
The Guide to Pasture Condition Scoring can help graziers identify and prioritize management practices that may improve pasture productivity.
Managing pastures for genetic potential
A recent study out of the University of Illinois suggests that the low energy and high protein in lush pastures may have a negative impact on reproduction.
How to identify poisonous plants
Poison hemlock is not the only plant that you should be on the lookout for. Jimsonweed, pokeweed and black locust are potentially poisonous to livestock.
How to extend the life of your fence
A properly built and well-maintained fence can last a long time. A maintenance program can help you stay on schedule with routine fence checks and repairs.
How I use watergates on my cattle farm
In the ideal world, they need to be able to hold in or deter livestock, but be able to allow water and debris to pass during periods of high water.
10 safety tips for installing electric fences
Before installing an electric fence consider these 10 tips to promote efficiency and safety.
How to choose the right fence for your farm
Choose between board, barbed wire, woven wire, cable, mesh, high-tensile, electric or a combination of any of these to best suit your farm fencing needs.
