Modern Farmer

MARCH 27, 2024

Once these fence posts are hammered into the ground, ranchers battle trees, wind and damage from livestock knocking them over. Virtual fencing supplies ranchers with a collar solar or battery charged and uses a web-based app to remotely monitor and control where livestock graze.

Pasture 124

Pasture Technology Livestock Cattle 124

ProAg

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Per Product Management Bulletin PM-23-047 , The Rainfall Index (RI) Common Policy, and the Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) Crop Provisions for 2024 and succeeding crop year for the August 31, 2023, contract change date and for the 2025 crop year for insurance plans with a contract change date prior to August 31, 2023 have been revise.

Pasture 105

Pasture Forage Crop Livestock 105

Agric4profits

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Common forage crops used in livestock feeding are specific plant species cultivated for their high nutritional value and suitability for consumption by

Forage 105

Forage Livestock Pasture Crop 105

West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Prickly pear, along with other cactus species, is a pressing issue in pastures. 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. Once established, controlling it is a labor-intensive, long-term endeavor.

Pasture 79

Pasture Forage Livestock Ranching 79

West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For most people, pasture management comes to mind when temperatures rise, but that is not necessarily the case. It is never too early to develop a […] The post 5 simple ways to get your pasture spring ready appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It is vital to get a start on it now.

Pasture 83

Pasture Livestock 83

Western FarmPress

AUGUST 16, 2023

Drones could help make scouting livestock herds and pastures easier.

Livestock 98

Livestock Pasture 98

Wisconsin Farmers Union

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

What’s in a Pasture Walk? If you’ve been to one pasture walk or field day, you’ve almost certainly been to more because field days are like potato chips – once you try them, you can’t stop. However, getting to a field day or pasture walk can be tough with so many competing priorities in life. They’re incredibly valuable.

Pasture 98

Pasture Forage Soil Compaction Farming 98

ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2025

producers who have livestock grazing on grassland to complete an online survey on pasture cropping and livestock grazing. Livestock managers who complete the survey will be automatically entered in a drawing to win one of the ten $50 Amazon gift cards.

Pasture 52

Pasture Livestock Crop Production 52

Agricultural Biodiversity

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Priority areas for investment in more sustainable and climate-resilient livestock systems. Farming cattle in the tropics: Transnational science and industrializing pastures in Brazil. They’re not bad on their own, but the best thing for biodiversity would be to integrate silvopastoral systems with protected areas.

Livestock 160

Livestock Cattle Pasture Science 160

West Texas Livestock

MAY 16, 2024

Maintaining your pasture during the summer is a crucial task that requires your diligent attention. As a manager, your role is pivotal in preventing your pasture from suffering too much. In a matter of minutes, it can transition from adequate moisture to extremely dry.

Pasture 78

Pasture Livestock 78

ATTRA

JUNE 11, 2024

By Nina Prater, NCAT Agriculture Specialist As the summer heat ramps up around the country, it’s a good time to make sure we livestock producers are protecting our animals from heat stress. In this blog, I’ll briefly cover a few ways we can keep our livestock safe in the heat. Check out this webinar to learn more about solar grazing.

Livestock 98

Livestock Poultry Cattle Pasture 98

West Texas Livestock

MAY 12, 2024

Having a good summer pasture management plan can save you many headaches later on. Early planning not only helps you stay […] The post Get your pasture summer ready in 4 surprisingly easy steps appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It will allow you to put out potential fires, not literally, before they occur.

Pasture 74

Pasture Livestock 74

West Texas Livestock

JULY 30, 2023

Taking extreme measures and just hoping that things […] The post How to actually bring a pasture back from drought appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. With all this difficulty, it can be easy to fall into “survival” mode during this time.

Pasture 82

Pasture Forage Livestock Fertilizer 82

Western FarmPress

JULY 5, 2024

When the weather turns hot and dry, poisonous weeds can take over a pasture.

Livestock 105

Livestock Pasture 105

Farmers Weekly

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Farmers Weekly Suggested cuts to livestock numbers in Northern Ireland will significantly impact pasture-based livestock production without reducing global emissions because more meat and dairy would be imported from overseas, says the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU).

Pasture 147

Pasture Livestock Greenhouse Ruralism 147

Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Farmers Weekly A radical grazing technique is gathering pace which claims to maximise grassland production and rumen function by baring off pasture at the 3.5-leaf leaf stage. Total grazing” involves moving cattle four times a day, and grazing longer grass than conventional rotational grazing, but shorter than many regenerative approaches.

Pasture 264

Pasture Cattle Production Livestock 264

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 9, 2024

PRF helps livestock and forage producers mitigate risks associated with forage loss due to drought. Since its inception, the Southern region has doubled its adoption of the PRF program.

Forage 105

Forage Pasture Livestock 105

Agric4profits

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Pasture management is a vital practice in livestock farming, playing a crucial role in ensuring sustainable production and the overall health of grazing animals

Pasture 59

Pasture Livestock Production Farming 59

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 4, 2023

Cows either need to graze stemmy pasture, below 10MJ of metabolisable energy (ME)/kg of dry matter (DM), or stocking rates need to tighten. Farmers Weekly Far-off dry cows at grass could be getting too much energy if summer rainfall has produced lush regrowth.

Pasture 246

Pasture Livestock 246

Farmers Weekly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Farmers Weekly Our shepherd moved on recently to pastures new. It’s always difficult losing good staff, but I am aware that we are just a rung on the ladder for shepherds to gain experience before progressing to something with more responsibility.

Cattle 238

Cattle Pasture Livestock 238

Agric4profits

MAY 11, 2024

Forages can be conserved to feed livestock during periods of shortage caused by limited pasture growth or inadequate pasture conditions, or fed as a supplement.

Forage 105

Forage Pasture Livestock Agriculture 105

West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 18, 2024

But here’s the thingviewing supplements as an […] The post How to maximize your pasture with the right supplements appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It’s why many producers hold off on feeding supplements unless absolutely necessary.

Pasture 73

Pasture Cattle Livestock Forage 73

UnderstandingAg

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The Cheapest Hay Is the Hay You Never Buy *Additional management considerations for this article were provided by Kent Solberg, Understanding Ag, LLC Stockpiled Pasture Regenerative agriculture and adaptive grazing often focus on reducing inputs in an agriculture production system. Fall grazing stockpiled pasture.

Pasture 95

Pasture Forage Livestock Manure 95

Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Ohio’s drought puts stress on livestock producers with scorched pastures and dwindling hay stocks.

Pasture 105

Pasture Livestock 105

Agric4profits

AUGUST 29, 2024

Forage and pasture management is a crucial part of livestock farming. It involves the planning and maintenance of fields where animals graze. The goal is to pro

Pasture 52

Pasture Forage Livestock Farming 52

West Texas Livestock

AUGUST 31, 2023

Prickly pear, as well as other cactus species, is a common problem in pastures. It is not an uncommon sight to have many cacti growing out in a pasture. They can interfere with the movement of livestock and cause serious health problems.

Pasture 91

Pasture Livestock 91

Farmers Weekly

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Pasture quality starts to drop as grass develops long stems, with tall swards […] The post Autumn-calving herds advised to graze now to cut diet costs appeared first on Farmers Weekly Cows in early lactation won’t be able to graze swards that are 3,500kg or more, says grazing consultant Andre van Barneveld of Graise Consultancy.

Pasture 213

Pasture Livestock 213

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.

Livestock 85

Livestock Manure Farming Farming 85

ATTRA

JANUARY 16, 2024

By Linda Coffey, Margo Hale, and Dave Scott, NCAT Livestock Specialists With many parts of the country currently experiencing bitter temperatures, we’re re-posting this blog from March 2021 to offer potential livestock watering strategies for your farm during severe cold snaps. Livestock waterer made from a 55-gallon barrel.

Livestock 98

Livestock Cattle Pasture Poultry 98

Agric4profits

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Animal grazing is a fundamental aspect of livestock management that significantly impacts animal health, pasture quality, and environmental sustainability.

Pasture 99

Pasture Livestock Agriculture Agriculture 99

Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A grazing management system involves pasture manipulation under grazing conditions with the sole aim of feeding livestock and environmental control.

Pasture 105

Pasture Livestock Agriculture Agriculture 105

Modern Farmer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Rooted in preindustrial farming, the method involves intentionally incorporating trees on the same land used by grazing livestock, in a way that benefits both. It also provides much-needed natural shade for livestock. Research shows that as the planet warms, livestock deaths will increase. Trees provide shade.

Livestock 91

Livestock Farming Farming Cattle 91

EOS

JUNE 27, 2022

Pasture management improves livestock efficiency and keeps the soil healthy. It includes specific practices for each season and requires careful planning.

Pasture 52

Pasture Livestock 52

AgriLife Today

MARCH 5, 2024

AgriLife Extension helps Texas Panhandle ranchers identify nutritional needs of displaced livestock Truckloads of hay are rolling in from across Texas and beyond, bringing much-needed feed for cattle in the wake of more than 1.2 million acres of ranchland and pastures blackened by wildfires across the Texas Panhandle. According to U.S.

Cattle 101

Cattle Pasture Livestock Acre 101

ATTRA

APRIL 23, 2024

The nighttime temperatures have been high enough to wake up the cool-season perennials in the pastures. The first question to ask is: do you really need to take on the work of establishing cover crops in pastures? The principal concern with no-tilling cover crops into perennial pasture sod is plant competition.

Pasture 52

Pasture Crop Seeding Crop Rotation 52

West Texas Livestock

DECEMBER 6, 2024

As winter sets in, the role of hay in keeping our livestock well-fed and healthy becomes paramount. Hay, a staple and cost-effective feed, steps in to provide the necessary nutrients when pasture grass is not an option.

Pasture 76

Pasture Livestock Ranching 76

Farmbrite

JULY 18, 2024

Selecting the right type of hay for your livestock is a critical decision that can significantly impact their health, growth, and productivity. We've added information about different types of hay, the nutrients in hay, and the needs of different types of livestock. Without this livestock cannot function.

Livestock 69

Livestock Forage Cattle Orchard 69