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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy

UnderstandingAg

Increased plant diversity builds a more robust soil microbial community, and the increase in brix content helps us improve weight gain on marketable animals and help cows carry better body condition. The increased diversity also provides more nutrient-dense pastures for our cattle to graze on.

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Is pasture-raised beef better for the environment? It sure could be.

Food Politics

I’ve seen statements and studies on both sides of the argument and I’m having a hard time determining what is supported science vs wishful thinking or greenwashing marketing hype. Cattle raised on lifelong grass diets, termed “pasture finished,” have been traditionally thought to be more environmentally friendly.

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Closing the Loop on Poop

Modern Farmer

The Biodegradable Products Institute , which sets standards for such bags, stopped certifying pet bags for the US market for that reason. “Our Canadian markets purchase hundreds of thousands monthly, but most of the Canadian composters accept pet waste.” As snow melted, piles of manure reappeared and infiltrated waterways.

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Pro Tips for Livestock Health, Care, and Wellness

Farmbrite

This not only improves the working environment for farm staff but also enhances animal quality of life and product, positively impacting consumer perception and marketability of your products. Manure can serve as a reservoir for pathogens, making its handling and disposal a critical aspect of employing biosecurity protocols.

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Can Virtual Fences Help More Ranchers Adopt Regenerative Grazing Practices?

Civil Eats

based Vence , which was acquired by veterinary pharmaceutical giant Merck Animal Health in 2022, has been slowly rolling out a similar system on larger cattle ranches across the West since 2019. Nofence’s collars cost $299 each for cattle and $199 for goats or sheep, and come with a five-year lifespan.

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How Using Endangered Animals Might Actually Save Them

Modern Farmer

It even includes the specific type of manure Joly selects to fertilize his vineyards. In a bid to be totally true to his terroir—a French winemaking concept that aims to impart a combination of natural factors including soil, climate and sunlight to the glass—he’s working with a herd of indigenous cattle to “produce” compost.

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Opinion: Why the Farm Bill Isn’t Prioritizing the Right Things

Modern Farmer

More than 70 percent of North America’s biodiversity-rich prairies have been replaced with wheat, soy, corn, alfalfa and canola, primarily used as cattle feed. This has led to crop insurance programs and a host of other safety nets, which aim to protect producers from market instability and variations in yields and production.

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