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The Season of Mud

ATTRA

By Tammy Barnes , NCAT Agriculture Specialist Ah, the season of boot-sucking, tractor sliding, truck bed smashing, brown paw-printed kitchen floors, heavy pant cuffs, human swearing mud. Not to mention that no livestock owner wants to see their animals covered in mud and manure. Scrape or clean heavy-use areas often.

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The Anatomy of a Pasture Walk

Wisconsin Farmers Union

Because of this, he still needs to bring his tractor into the pasture weekly to lift and unwrap the bales. His bottom strands are only 6 inches off the ground, which he said has been extremely effective for predator control, as he also raises poultry and smaller livestock. A common concern with bale grazing is soil compaction.

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