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We all know the best lessons are shared in hindsight. Last year was a wet one for northern Pennsylvania. For 38 days (from May 25 to July 1), it rained every other day.

In fall and winter, most native forages and tame pastures are low in protein (unless fall rains stimulated new growth).

Multispecies grazing could be a great strategy to improve pasture quality and increase economic returns.

An important issue at the forefront of agriculture is succession planning. Agriculture and the beef cattle industry take great pride that the highest percentage of farms and ranches are family-owned.

When hiring a family member to return to the family farm after high school or college, we need to be very clear about our expectations, our justification for bringing them on as a full-time employee and the criteria for consideration.

For producers who grow up on a family operation with the expectation of taking the reins one day, day-to-day ranch life may seem solidly based on common sense and logic – and includes an innate skill set that comes as natural as riding a bike.