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The Causes of Soil Compaction on Grazing Lands

ATTRA

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.

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Breaking Down Soil Compaction: Does It Increase Forage Production?

Caff

Maintaining a healthy and vigorous pasture should be a major objective of grazing management, but it should also be used as a tool for maintaining acceptable soil physical conditions. The post Breaking Down Soil Compaction: Does It Increase Forage Production? appeared first on Community Alliance with Family Farmers.

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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

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. Therefore, more feed is needed to keep the body warm, and they will lose weight if more forage and supplemental feed are not provided. pounds of feed per day.

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The Anatomy of a Pasture Walk

Wisconsin Farmers Union

This minimizes the use of equipment during the winter months and distributes nutrients to improve forage production and soil health in subsequent years. Now, utilizing bale grazing, Conard explained how he and his wife opened access to seven new bales every 5 to 6 days once pastured forage was no longer available.

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Building Resilience Through the Conservation Stewardship Program

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practice, CSP, FY2021 CSAF Category Practice Name Enhancement Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Payments Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management 590 $3,369,356 $66,725,833 13.23% Improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing risk of nutrient losses E590A $38,293,260 Reduce risks (..)

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Correcting the Record: The IRA Made More Money Available for All Conservation Work

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Practice, CSP, FY2021 CSAF Category Practice Name Enhancement Name Code Financial Assistance Total Percentage of Total CSP Financial Assistance Nitrogen Management Nutrient Management 590 $3,369,356 $66,725,833 13.23% Improving nutrient uptake efficiency and reducing risk of nutrient losses E590A $38,293,260 Reduce (..)