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Research at Oklahoma State focuses on how managed grazing with virtual fencing can improve grazing distribution, pasture biodiversity and productivity, and wildlife and pollinator habitat.

Nate Birt serves as Director of Development & Programming for Farm Journal’s Trust In Food. He previously spent his days as deputy managing editor of the magazine and interacting with Farm Journal Media fans on social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as social media and news editor. He also wrote about machinery for Farm Journal and AgWeb.com. Nate is a graduate of the University of Missouri, from which he holds a master’s in journalism and bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science. He has worked as a web producer for the Detroit Free Press; as news and online editor at the Boonville (Mo.) Daily News; and as a local editor for AOL’s Patch.com community news websites in St. Louis. He joined Farm Journal Media in 2012. He owes his agricultural knowledge to his wife, Julie, and her family, longtime St. Charles County, Mo., residents who have been active in 4-H. They previously raised Oxford sheep. Nate, Julie and their three sons live in central Missouri. Google Contact Nate nbirt@farmjournal.com 573-581-1585 Farm Journal P.O. Box 958 Mexico, MO 65265

Manager, Climate-Smart Ag Interactive Programming, Trust In Food™

Profit is a pillar of ranch sustainability and superior genetics is the foundation.

Sustainability is multifaceted. While environmental stewardship often takes center stage, it is also important to consider the social and economic components that drive sustainability.

Understanding gene x environment interaction (G x E) is important for beef production as some animals perform better in an environment than others.

In just 4 years, targeted grazing has intercepted three wildfires around Elko, NV. Preventing these fires conserved wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities, and other ecosystem services.