UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

Cropland was seeded back to grass in 2014, and cattle were grazed during the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons. Again, these results were achieved through managed grazing of cattle without the purchase and application of any fertilizer or pH amending products. They carefully selected cover crop species that were tolerant to high pH soils.

Acre 97

Acre Fertilizer Pasture Crop 97

Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Ruminants like cattle, sheep, and goats have certain protein needs for growth, reproduction, and milk production. Carbohydrates and Energy, and Fiber The amount of energy contained in hay or forage is contained in carbohydrates. Cattle Alfalfa Hay: High in protein and calcium, excellent for dairy cows and young, growing cattle.

Livestock 94

Livestock Forage Cattle Orchard 94

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The tall forage stands out in southeastern Minnesota’s corn and soybean fields, which this time of year have been reduced to stubble poking through the snow. Instead, he wants his cattle to harvest their own feed via managed rotational grazing, even in the winter. Any day you can graze is better,” says Bedka.

Crop 140

Crop Farming Farming Acre 140

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 14, 2023

And beyond the diversification associated with cropping fields, adding livestock diversity into a system can reduce challenges like pests and diseases while allowing for nutrient cycling from livestock to soil and back to crop or forage species. Rotating crops also significantly reduces pests and diseases.

Agriculture 87

Agriculture Agriculture Crop Rotation Pasture 87