UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Early spring grazing is another advantage to having a stockpile of forage. When the snow melted off the fields, there was some green growth available amongst the stockpiled forage, and when spring arrived, we observed that the cattle were ready to return to grazing pasture rather than bale grazing. What class of livestock are they?

Pasture 105

Pasture Forage Livestock Manure 105

Modern Farmer

JANUARY 28, 2025

But European settlers were remarkably effective at shooting and poisoning prairie dogs and plowing up their burrows. Researchers, however, say the effects of prairie dogs on livestock forage are mixed. Some relied on prairie dogs for nourishment during thin times, or used them as a ceremonial food.

Ranching 89

Ranching Cattle Forage Pruning 89

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. It works as both a cover crop and forage for the cattle, and it’s helping Bedtka build up organic matter in his soil. That’s where the sorghum-sudangrass comes in.

Crop 140

Crop Farming Farming Acre 140

The Equation

MAY 15, 2023

While a small number of winter crops such as small grains (wheat, oats, barley) and forage and pasture crops such as alfalfa can use some winter rain and snow, western agriculture largely depends on a steady supply of irrigated water that has led to extreme groundwater mining.

Industrial Agriculture 96

Industrial Agriculture Crop Agriculture Agriculture 96