Food Politics

JANUARY 16, 2024

A reader, Kris, sent me this query: I hope in a future writing you can help sort out the mixed statements I’m reading about how pasture-raised meat lines up in terms of environmental/climate change concerns, (particularly if it doesn’t involve extensive shipping). So, I’m all for pasture grazing. It sure could be.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Improved pastures are pastures that have undergone breeding, selection, and improvement for better yield and livestock performance. They differ from native pastures because they are mainly exotic or imported from other countries. They can also be introduced from one region to another within the same country.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Permanent pastures are established for many years (several decades) to provide a continuous feed source for livestock. These pastures can either be native or sown, depending on the farmer’s choice. They are commonly established in farms with large numbers of livestock to prevent feed shortages during periods of scarcity.

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West Texas Livestock

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

But don’t wait for the warm weather to hit before you start thinking about pasture managementit’s crucial to get a head start now. Spring is just around the corner, which means rising temperatures and the return of fresh green grass.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 11, 2025

Weeds are a common feature in pastures, especially in Nigeria, where pasture management is often poor. Numerous types of weeds can rapidly multiply and take over pastures in a short time. These weeds invade new land areas in Nigeria due to plant migration, invasion, and climatic fluctuations.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

While improved pastures are primarily established in research institutes, universities, and other private farms, the majority of farmers rely on pastures from natural rangelands. Rearing animals on pastures in Nigeria helps reduce… Read More » Role of Pastures in Nigerian Agriculture

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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? Read More

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Established pastures are categorized into different classes for easy identification and various uses. Native pastures establish themselves naturally in most cases. In Nigeria, native pastures are commonly found in natural rangelands.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 24, 2024

There are plenty of reasons to pasture your horses in the summertime, but proper pasture and grazing management can increase the nutritional value of horse pastures.

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Real Agriculture

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

A version of this article was first published at NDSU.com. It has been edited for clarity and length. As drought conditions continue across Western Canada, there are many parts of the U.S. that are in the same situation. Cattle ranchers are especially seeing the impacts of drought, as cows are very quickly moving home and. Read More

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 6, 2024

In this episode of the Farming Forward video series, Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching, explains the principle that stands for: G – Graze period R – Rest period A. But we’re not talking the actual grass, we’re talking about the GRASS principles of advanced grazing. Read More

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Temporary pastures are pastures established with the intention of converting them into farmlands after a few years. The choice of pasture duration depends on the type of livestock enterprise the farmer aims to establish and the available resources.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Pasture species are incorporated into other crops to provide optimum benefits, ranging from environmental protection to various economic advantages. Both native and improved pasture species can be used for this purpose. maize), which can translate into improved… Read More » List of Pastures Associated With Crops

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Western Canadian farmers and ranchers have endured several years of drought over the last five seasons. While AgriRecovery and other national drought programming has been triggered in all the Prairie Provinces, there are other provincial insurance products available.

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ATTRA

JANUARY 19, 2025

producers who have livestock grazing on grassland to complete an online survey on pasture cropping and livestock grazing. Researchers from South Dakota State University, West Texas A&M University, and Texas A & M AgriLife Research are inviting U.S.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Pasture production is crucial to the development of any livestock enterprise, especially where profit gain and environmental sustainability are the primary goals. Nature has designated plants as the primary producers of energy for all animals, including humans.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Several factors, including positive price signals and a return of pasture productivity, will be crucial in stabilizing the cow herd. Several factors, including positive price signals and a return of pasture productivity, will be crucial in stabilizing the cow herd. Brenna Grant, executive director of. Read More

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Established Pastures are categorized into different classes for easy identification and use. Native pastures established themselves naturally in most cases.

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West Texas Livestock

APRIL 26, 2024

As esteemed cattle producers, your expertise is invaluable in understanding the critical role of measuring pasture forage intake. Your knowledge and experience in properly assessing the amount of forage consumed by grazing animals is essential to optimizing their nutrition and overall well-being.

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West Texas Livestock

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Prickly pear, along with other cactus species, is a pressing issue in pastures. Prickly pear can rapidly overtake a pasture, choking out more desirable forages. Complete eradication is unlikely, even with significant […] The post How to win the battle against pasture prickly pear appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Defoliation is one of the pasture management practices. It refers to the cutting of shoots of pasture species using manual or mechanical methods so as to

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Pasture plants can be defined in many ways depending on purpose: Pasture is defined as an area of land occupied with forage plant species either natural or

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Weeds, pest management to be highlighted The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bexar County will present the Fall Pasture Management program Sept. Read More → The post Fall pasture management program Sept. Read More → The post Fall pasture management program Sept. 19 in San Antonio.

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 29, 2025

Have you ever wondered if your pasture is working as hard as possible? Think of it as the starting point for improving your pasture’s output. A soil test is like getting a health check-up for your landit reveals what nutrients are in the soil and how much of them are available.

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Real Agriculture

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fear can be very motivating (ever been chased by a bull in a pasture?) Fear can be very motivating (ever been chased by a bull in a pasture?) but fear — of failure, of success, of the unknown — can also be paralyzing. Each person’s experience with fear is different, but it’s the very real stories of overcoming fear.

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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.

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 16, 2024

Pasture looking patchy? Boost drought-stricken forage fields by planting these three grasses or a popular summer legume.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Weeds are part of pastures, especially in areas where pastures are poorly managed. There are many types of weeds that can easily multiply and take over the

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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.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 30, 2024

The growth rate of forages depends on the rate of pasture production and management. This includes management during recent grazing periods as well as the pr

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West Texas Livestock

JANUARY 5, 2024

A good pasture is the foundation of any profitable livestock operation. However, keeping a pasture at this level […] The post How to actually bring a disastrous pasture back appeared first on West Texas Livestock Growers. It provides the forages needed not only to sustain but also to allow the livestock to grow.

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Agric4profits

APRIL 8, 2025

Pasture and forage crops have unique characteristics that can easily be used to identify them in the field. These morphological differences have a direct effect on the forage yield and quality of the plants. Animals graze the leafy parts of the plants first before other parts are eaten.

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Real Agriculture

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Telecommunications companies working to bring cell and data service to areas with poor connectivity by satellite have reached several milestones over the past week, raising hopes of better cell service for areas lacking coverage from existing cell towers, including many farm fields and pastures. Read More

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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.

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Agric4profits

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Pasture species are incorporated into other crops for optimum benefits ranging from environmental protection to other economic benefits. Both native

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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.

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Agric4profits

MARCH 24, 2024

The reliable establishment is vital to ensure high levels of production and longevity from perennial pastures. Perennial pasture seeds are generally small with

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