Pasture Management Using Rotational Grazing

 Pasture Management Using Rotational Grazing By Bruce Derksen for American Cattlemen The use of rotational grazing, otherwise known as cell, mob, or holistically managed grazing has become accepted by only a moderate percentage of the agricultural community as an efficient and productive way to manage...

Regenerative Agriculture; The Future for Modern Food Production?

 Regenerative Agriculture; The Future for Modern Food Production? By Michael Cox Amid all the hustle and bustle of daily modern agricultural practices and the drive to feed our rapidly growing world population, a small but growing community of food producers across the globe are pioneering a strategy of...

Spring Pasture Management for Cool-Season Grasses

 Spring Pasture Management for Cool-Season Grasses By Michael Cox The arrival of warmer Spring weather is just around the corner and with it comes the prospect of finally letting cattle back to pastures after the winter season. On many ranches, Spring can be a particularly busy time of year, so now is a...

Simplifying Rotational Grazing

 Simplifying Rotational Grazing  By Michael Cox for American CattlemenManagement intensive grazing, controlled grazing, buffer grazing, deferred grazing, creep grazing; the list is endless. For many ranchers, trying to get to grips with the many forms of rotational grazing can leave us in a tailspin. Perhaps...

Sometimes I Procrastinate

Sometimes I Procrastinate By Dr. Gary Bates, Professor and Director, UT Beef and Forage Center Now that we have started a new year, 2017 seems like a good time to admit something to everyone.  I have the tendency to procrastinate.  I know, I know, I should be ashamed.  But here’s the thing...

FOUR THINGS to consider when buying a fence

1 FITGet it right the first time. Consider these things when choosing your fence: animal type, terrain, location, and stocking density. Each com- bination will lead you to different configurations and products so it's important to take the time to identify your specific requirements.2 STRENGTHBigger isn't always...

THE BASICS OF FARM FENCING

Don’t underestimate the value of farm fencing. An easily overlooked asset, a farm fence serves many purposes. It delineates property lines, contains livestock and enhances security. A fence may increase the farm’s aesthetic appearance, too.Whether a farmer needs to build a new fence, repair a damaged one...

PastureMap: Take the Guesswork Out of Grazing

By Steve Weisman  When to move? How many head? How long? How much? These are questions that cattle ranchers often ask themselves as they put together their grazing rotation plans. Until now, the answers have come through trial and error and from years of experience. PastureMap, a simple-to-use application...