Items Tagged with 'pasture quality'
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Poisonous plant infestations can make grazing public and private lands challenging; it's crucial to identify possible problem plants in your grazing area and know the signs and symptoms of animals exposed to these plants.
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Summer grazing considerations for beef cattle
Taking stock of the quantity and quality of forage available on your pasture during early spring greenup will have a lasting impact on your herd’s health and the land’s long-term productivity.
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Creating a win-win: Grazing heifers for economic and ecological returns
Grazing heifers in a rotational grazing system not only offers ecological benefits but may also offer cost savings and improve animal health.
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The new variety advantage
When establishing a pasture, it’s also helpful to use mixes with a blend of at least a couple of species.
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Summer annuals work well for fall and winter pasture
A great cover crop includes a warm-season grass, cool-season grass, warm-season legume, cool-season legume, warm-season broadleaf and cool-season broadleaf.
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Silvopastures in the southeast U.S.
Ecosystem services provided by silvopastoral systems are mediated by specific management practices, environmental conditions and overall design of the system.
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Seeing the whole picture
The Kammerer family has prospered by taking a holistic view on their South Dakota ranch.
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