Farmbrite

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Livestock health and wellness can directly impact the productivity, yields, product quality, and overall safety of livestock and the community served by your farm. 6 Key Livestock Wellness Management Practices Measure & monitor the overall wellness of your herd/flock/etc. safe and well.

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AgriLife Today

MARCH 27, 2024

David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University expands seating Seating has been expanded for the award-winning and renamed David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University, which is scheduled for April 8-12 at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Award-winning program limited to first 50 enrolled The award-winning Ranch Management University, scheduled Oct. Read More → The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. The post Ranch Management University set for Oct. 23-27 in College Station first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In-person, virtual options available for those seeking continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar both in person and virtually on Dec. Read More → The post AgriLife Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Instead of relying on guesswork, soil testing empowers producers to make targeted fertilizer applications, maximizing their resources and improving forage production. Soil fertility and health are the bedrock of forage production.

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Real Agriculture

APRIL 26, 2024

(Those are covered in this video) A soil pit in this pasture that Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching has grazed cattle on for about 20 years shows the results of using animal impact and strategic rest periods to build not just. Read More What does soil look like after 20 years of applying the GRASS principles?

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AgriLife Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Event features topics on insect pests and weed management The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a brush and forage conference on Dec. Read More → The post Brush and forage conference set for Dec. The post Brush and forage conference set for Dec. 6 in Seguin. The conference will be held from 9 a.m.-3

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There are times when forages alone will not supply what the cows need for their stage. Supplements are typically the most […] The post How to really build a Ration: tips for beginners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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AgriLife Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

Long-running event renamed thanks to David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University Endowment The award-winning and newly renamed David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University is scheduled for April 8-12 at Texas A&M University in Bryan-College Station. Registration is open and seating has been expanded to the first 70 enrolled.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The proliferation of these cacti can impede livestock movement and pose serious health risks. Prickly pear can rapidly overtake a pasture, choking out more desirable forages. Prickly pear, along with other cactus species, is a pressing issue in pastures. Once established, controlling it is a labor-intensive, long-term endeavor.

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West Texas Livestock

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It’s not just about what your cow needs but also about the forage quality, the animal’s age, and even the […] The post Why cattle minerals matter: a simple guide for beginners appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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AgriLife Today

APRIL 24, 2024

Brush management, cattle nutrition among topics The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in Atascosa, Bexar, Guadalupe and Wilson counties will host a beef and forage workshop on May 10 in Stockdale. The event will be from 8:30 a.m.-3 at the Kosciusko Community Hall, 7975 Farm-to-Market Road 541 East. Registration cost is $25 and.

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Caff

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This month we want to introduce you to Marcia Barinaga of Barinaga Ranch. I love answering emails from customers or potential customers, filling their orders for lamb or fiber products, and meeting them should they visit the ranch. Photo by: Paige Green New month, new member spotlight!

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 23, 2024

However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be done. The object of […] The post Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared.

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West Texas Livestock

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This need is because, during this time, most of your tame pasture forages go into dormancy. It is needed to […] The post Skyrocket cattle growth with protein tubs and smart feeding appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. When this happens, things like their protein content will go down.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

“Driving the I-5 between LA and San Francisco, I was like, ‘Oh, this is what people think cattle ranching is.’” Carman didn’t intend to stay on the ranch on which she grew up. She witnessed how difficult it was for them to work the ranch alone. Carman uses the principles of regenerative soil management on the ranch.

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Farmbrite

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As the sun sets over the rolling hills and the cattle graze peacefully in the meadows, it's easy to appreciate the timeless beauty of ranching. Sustainable grazing practices help maintain healthy pastures and ecosystems, reduce the environmental impact of ranching, and enhance the overall well-being of the animals in your care.

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Food Tank

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Birds that live on grasslands rely on the ecosystem for everything from foraging to nesting. Through their Conservation Ranching Initiative , the Audubon Society works with ranchers to sustainably steward grasslands. Farley Green, Marketing Manager at Audubon Conservation Ranching, speaks to the consumer side of conservation ranching.

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RR2CS

DECEMBER 15, 2022

You could argue that compared to other livestock, cattle are pretty simple to feed – get them grazing during the growing season and feed them bales in the winter. During a dry year, you might want to look into alternatives to hay that can help your cattle get the baseline nutrition they need and get you and your ranch through the year.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 22, 2023

However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be made. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared. […] The post A better way of destocking for economic purposes appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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ProAg

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

billion in emergency relief payments to eligible farmers and livestock producers. These much-needed payments are helping farming and ranching operations recover following natural disasters in 2020, 2021 and 2022. FSA is closing out the Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) for losses suffered in 2021.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Program in partnership with East Texas Forage Conference will address watershed health, minimizing livestock bacteria contamination and feral hogs A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on Sept. 29 at Gold Hall, 101 Elm St., Hallsville. 29 in Hallsville first appeared on AgriLife Today.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cattle ranching is a demanding profession, and as we head into the winter season of 2023, it's essential to be prepared for the challenges that a harsh winter can bring. This blog will guide cattle ranchers on how to prepare for the impending winter and ensure the well-being of their livestock.

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Modern Farmer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Tony Prendergast’s XK Bar Ranch sits slightly south of Crawford, Colorado, near the Smith Fork of the North Fork of the Gunnison River on the southern edge of the agriculturally rich North Fork Valley. We bought the ranch by forming a land cooperative with three other families and collaborating on different uses of the land,” he said.

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Farmbrite

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Cattle ranching is a demanding profession, it's essential to be prepared for the challenges that a harsh winter can bring. This blog will guide cattle ranchers on how to prepare for winter and ensure the well-being of their livestock. Adjust their diet if needed and consult with a livestock nutritionist if you have any concerns.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 4, 2024

Since taking the helm of the facility’s nutrition and dining services in 2018, he has worked to revamp the cuisine, including sourcing almost half of ingredients from farms and ranches within a 250-mile radius of the Sacramento Valley. Santana Diaz, Executive Chef, U.C. Davis Med Center. herding around 50 heads.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

You should consider the expenses involved […] The post How to better choose and raise productive heifers appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Making this decision can have long-term impacts on your herd’s profitability.

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West Texas Livestock

JULY 27, 2024

It’s important to note that both […] The post Ways to reclaim calf growth with creep grazing appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Creep grazing, in particular, has the potential to significantly increase calf weight gain, offering a ray of hope for producers.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 27, 2024

Maintaining and building fences is a yearly job on every ranch, costing at least $20,000 per mile. Once these fence posts are hammered into the ground, ranchers battle trees, wind and damage from livestock knocking them over. The livestock impact is what most fields have been lacking for the last 75 years.”

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

HMI is an adaptive management and decision-making framework that encompasses the social, economic, and environmental aspects of a ranch or farm. Dr. Lemus has been crucial in assisting the livestock producers across Mississippi understand the needs of each individual pasture toward better soil health. What is HMI? What is RAMP? 

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In central New Mexico, for example, Christy Everett ’s family ranches, Jones Corona Ranch and Jones Mountainair Ranch, have seen not only hotter, more challenging summers, but a shift in the summer monsoons. Perennial livestock systems have similar capacities to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, increasing aridity in the Southwest and increasingly wet conditions throughout the northeast regions of the country–from the Midwest through New England–are likely to challenge crop and livestock production. from NCA5 Higher temperatures can stress both crops and livestock. the Osage Nation’s community orchard.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

JULY 8, 2024

Cover crop experiment at Rogers Farm Forage and Crop Research Facility in Orono, Maine. Grazing-based farm and ranch operations improve profitability and are an important strategy for introducing new farmers and ranchers into livestock management because they can be low upfront capital operations that nonetheless generate good income.

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Modern Farmer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Surveying the aftermath of the Kula Upcountry Fire—one of three devastating wildfires that raged across Maui last month—Brendan Balthazar noticed a striking pattern emerge across his cattle ranch. Some areas of grazed pasture on Diamond B Ranch went unburned. Some areas of grazed pasture on Diamond B Ranch went unburned.

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Civil Eats

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

For three generations, Fanny Brewer’s family has been ranching the same land in South Dakota’s Ziebach County. They’d like to use more regenerative ranching practices, including adaptive, multi-paddock grazing, on more land and help prove that those practices are worth investing in. Encompassing part of the 1.4-million-acre

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Civil Eats

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Sharp is also a veterinary technician, and runs a small cattle business influenced by the Texas ranch where she grew up. The goats are part of a growing trend of using livestock to mitigate wildfire risks across the West. “We’re very in tune with the climate around us and the land we’re working on,” she says.

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Farmbrite

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Introduction to Key Metrics When you’re managing a ranch, it's important to track key metrics that tell the story of your herd. The calculation can be done two ways: Using an average of every animal on your ranch, or Using an average of all animals that were born within a certain year (this will only include cows that have calved once).

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