ATTRA

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Fortunately, knowing how compaction forms and how extensive it is, are the keys to knowing how to eliminate it forever. Causes of Compaction There are generally two major causes of soil compaction on pastures: hoof impact and overgrazing.

Soil Compaction 103

Soil Compaction Livestock Forage Pasture 103

ATTRA

APRIL 2, 2024

We are too aware of the cost of pasture forage restoration, truck fenders, and loss of man hours, but there is also a cost to the health and welfare of our livestock. The challenges associated with mud on livestock farms, particularly cattle and horse farms, need to be addressed because their health affects production goals.

Soil Compaction 98

Soil Compaction Pasture Forage Livestock 98

Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

With bale grazing, bales are set in a grid pattern before winter, and cattle are given access to a few bales at a time. This minimizes the use of equipment during the winter months and distributes nutrients to improve forage production and soil health in subsequent years. A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction.

Pasture 98

Pasture Forage Soil Compaction Farming 98

UnderstandingAg

JANUARY 11, 2025

Intensity Intensity includes both stock density (pounds of animal per acre during an individual grazing event) and the degree of forage utilization. If we consistently utilize greater than 70% of the above ground plant biomass because we feel we need to so we are not wasting feed, we will have a negative influence on preferred forage species.

Forage 65

Forage Pasture Acre Soil Compaction 65