Regenerative ranching focuses on forages
Western FarmPress
JUNE 16, 2024
A Nebraska Sandhills rancher shares his experiences in promoting forage production, healthy animals, healthy land and profit.
Forage is cornerstone of working ranch horse diet
Western FarmPress
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A forage-based diet is essential for ranch horse health, energy and overall performance.
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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition The post Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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Farming Forward: How to grow more soil with advanced grazing
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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South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day set for May 8 in Beeville
AgriLife Today
APRIL 17, 2024
Focus on beef cattle and hay economic outlooks, forage weed control The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the South Texas Beef and Forage Field Day on May 8 in Beeville. at the Twisted Ranch Events and Design, 3360 U.S. The field day will be held from 9 a.m.-4 Highway 59, and at.
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How to really manage a ranch during drought
West Texas Livestock
JULY 31, 2024
Forages stop producing, making it difficult for ranchers to make food. This mode often involves taking extreme measures such as selling off a large portion of your herd […] The post How to really manage a ranch during drought appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. Drought can be devastating.
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The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy
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.
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Can Point Reyes National Seashore Support Wildlife and Ranching Amid Climate Change?
Civil Eats
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Half the largest herd—which lives in a 2,900-acre reserve with a fence that protects nearby ranches—died mostly due to insufficient forage. A spokeswoman said the Park Service will ultimately consider the effect of fence removal on the ranches and dairies in the new plan—but it has yet to provide that information.
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Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Read More → The post Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day first appeared on AgriLife Today. The post Digital agriculture, genetics, forages featured at Beeville station field day appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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How to actually manage forage and feed in drought
West Texas Livestock
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Winter grazing management can have an impact on your future forage production. Also, grazing during the winter may be limited depending on what forages you have available. The intensity of your grazing animals determines what state they will be in.
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How to actually prevent grass tetany in winter
West Texas Livestock
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
However, it can also happen when cattle are fed harvested forages like silage or hay. When people hear ‘grass tetany,’ they usually think of spring – lush grasses, green pastures, and cows grazing happily. But tetany can sneak up on you even in winter when you feed your cows hay or silage.
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Ranch Management University set for Oct. 23-27 in College Station
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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More to manure than meets the eye
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Texas A&M Grazingland Animal Nutrition Lab empowers producers with actionable insights on forage, livestock performance The post More to manure than meets the eye appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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The ranching industry’s toxic grass problem
Food Environment and Reporting Network
MARCH 27, 2024
Fescue toxicity is the most devastating livestock disorder east of the Mississippi,” said Craig Roberts, a forage specialist at the University of Missouri (MU) Extension and an expert on fescue. I visited Hamilton’s ranch in November 2022, where they run about 45 cows and 150 bison. But ranchers have been slow to embrace it.
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Next Texas A&M ranch management school offered April 8-12
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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Brush and forage conference set for Dec. 6 in Seguin
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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AgriLife Extension to offer educational programs Nov. 28-29 at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Continuing education units, market outlooks and grassland management on the agenda The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be offering two days of educational programming events during the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show. 28-29 at Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show first appeared on AgriLife Today. The events will be held on Nov.
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Why cattle minerals matter: a simple guide for beginners
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 Extension to host District 8 Farm and Ranch Seminar on Dec. 14
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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How to actually balance budget and nutrition this winter
West Texas Livestock
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As temperatures drop, pastures go dormant, leaving forages unable to meet the nutritional demands of your animals. Winter brings a unique set of challenges for livestock producers.
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Is PRF insurance worth it? Weigh these five benefits.
ProAg
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
If you grow forage for grazing or haying, youve probably wondered whether Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance is worth it. PRF insurance is a federal area-based program designed to help protect a producers operation from forage loss risks due to lack of precipitation on acres grown with the intended use of grazing or haying.
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Actually save money with cattle feed without sacrificing growth
West Texas Livestock
MARCH 22, 2025
These expenses can fluctuate dramatically depending on the season and forage conditions. Feed costs are the single most significant expense for any cattle producer, often making up as much as half of the total annual costs.
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Meet the 4th Generation Rancher Driving a Regenerative Cattle Collective Forward
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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Food as Filler OR Food as Medicine?
UnderstandingAg
MARCH 18, 2025
A typical ranch only produces cattle and the calves are usually weaned and sold. In comparison, many regenerative farms and ranches have a diverse crop rotation and multiple species of livestock, all produced on the same acres or overlapping acres each year. This production is mostly used for animal feeds and biofuels.
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How to really maximize profit with mineral power
West Texas Livestock
MARCH 18, 2025
Even the highest quality forages can only provide […] The post How to really maximize profit with mineral power appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. These minerals are the building blocks for growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance. Without them, your cattle won’t perform at their best.
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Marketing that Matters: Audubon Seal Connects Ranchers and Consumers
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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João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Forage-livestock expert to lead Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center The post João Vendramini named center director in Stephenville appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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Winter garden forage testing campaign, workshop Oct. 25 in D’Hanis
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Testing campaign allows producers to analyze winter garden forage The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a winter garden forage testing campaign until Oct. The Winter Garden forage testing campaign will allow landowners to have their forage analyzed at a. 25 in D’Hanis first appeared on AgriLife Today.
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Member Spotlight: Barinaga Ranch
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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Summer crops, forage tours hosted Sept. 8 near Bushland
AgriLife Today
AUGUST 25, 2023
Two tour tracts highlight cropping systems, forage sorghums, beef feedlot research Producers in the Texas High Plains can hear about the latest management research on summer crops ranging from sorghum to corn to watermelons, as well as irrigation and cattle at the Summer Crops Field Day Sept. The post Summer crops, forage tours hosted Sept.
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Soil testing 101: a rancher’s guide to better yields
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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How to actually maximize nutrition with strategic feed supplements
West Texas Livestock
MARCH 14, 2025
Providing a feed supplement to grazing cattle is essential because sometimes the natural forage just isn’t enough to meet their nutritional needs. When pasture grasses fall short, supplements help fill in the gaps so your animals can stay healthy and productive.
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2025 Adaptive Grazing Tips, Tricks, & Hacks
UnderstandingAg
MARCH 14, 2025
It is crucial that you understand how to estimate forage DM availability per acre so you can build appropriately sized paddocks. you will need to start stockpiling forages for winter stockpile grazing by August. of available forage DM. Perform the Haney Test annually on each major area of the ranch. cow needs 36 lbs.
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Multi-county beef and forage workshop will be on May 10 in Stockdale
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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Texas A&M ranch management school opens registration for April 8-12 session
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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Goodwin awarded endowed directorship in rangeland and wildlife management
AgriLife Today
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Appointment seeks to advance rangeland productivity, ranching profitability The post Goodwin awarded endowed directorship in rangeland and wildlife management appeared first on AgriLife Today.
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Recent rainfall could cause spike in the fall armyworm population
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 17, 2023
17, 2023 Many producers throughout Texas are noticing an increasing fall armyworm population in their rangelands and forages in areas after receiving rainfall over the last few weeks. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts recommend producers be prepared to protect their valuable forages. Texas Crop and Weather Report – Oct.
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Dairy producers look for positives in 2024
AgriLife Today
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
21, 2024 Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Texas Crop and Weather Report – Feb.
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AgriLife Research field day to cover new tech in cattle systems Nov. 2 in Beeville
AgriLife Today
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Digital agriculture, forage systems, beef cattle genetics featured topics The Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station at Beeville will host a field day Nov. 2 featuring a broad overview of new technology used in beef cattle production systems. The research station is located at 3507 Highway 59 E, Beeville.
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Regenerative Beef Gets a Boost from California Universities
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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Destocking: this is how to actually survive during droughts
West Texas Livestock
JULY 23, 2024
However, drought is a common consequence of ranching, so it will still need to be done. Destocking is a prevalent practice during a drought. It is rarely easy and will still cost you most of the time. It is important to include plans for when droughts occur so producers are always prepared.
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