UnderstandingAg

APRIL 3, 2025

British farmers have observed positive results that resemble those observed at the Menoken Farm, including pH balancing, organic matter accumulation, weed suppression and yield bumps in subsequent cash crops. They now have pastures that triple that production. The power of collaboration was on full display. ton/acre/year.

Acre 64

Acre Fertilizer Pasture Crop 64

Civil Eats

JULY 2, 2024

From pasture to parlor, its organic, butterfat-rich milk travels less than 10 miles, produced by a herd of Jerseys pasture-raised on the misty coast. A few sleek Jersey cows from the Foggy Bottoms Boys pastures. Smaller, family-run operations also have a deep commitment to their land and herds, Baird says.

Pasture 142

Pasture Production Marketing Supply Chain 142

UnderstandingAg

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This is yet another reason to prioritize diversity of species in cash crop rotations, cover crop mixes and pasture composition. As it stands, nearly 40 million acres of cropland and pasture in the western United States is negatively affected by buildup of these nutrients, and that number is growing annually.

Fertilizer 90

Fertilizer Distribution Processing Pasture 90

Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Since the 1940s , oats, wheat, hay, and pasture have been replaced by a duoculture of corn and soybeans. So, the program pays a farmer $55 an acre to grow their cover crops to at least 12 inches; at 24 inches, they receive an additional $20 per acre. ” Mark Stokes has been using no-till cropping for 26 years.

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

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 25, 2023

While most of what he’s growing are traditional cash crops, the coriander isn’t for commercial sale. It will take years for the pastures and perennial forages to recover, and that’s only if conditions improve. It’s for the grasshoppers. They don’t like the smell and will avoid areas where it’s planted,” he says.

Pesticide 98

Pesticide Crop Cash Crop Harvester 98

Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

This method is beneficial for the long-term health of your pasture and ensures that the pasture isn't overgrazed. Unfortunately, extreme weather is becoming more and more common and will negatively affect the growth of your hay crop. This is one of the highest quality feeds for livestock as well as a cash crop.

Livestock 92

Livestock Forage Cattle Orchard 92