Pasture-Forage
Extended heat and low rainfall turn farm ponds into concentrated mineral brews. Here is how to evaluate water safety before intake and gains crash.
We can’t control when it rains on Colorado’s Eastern Plains, but pairing a disciplined drought plan with virtual fencing has allowed us to double our pasture rest and protect our grass.
Spring ear tags lose potency by September just as overwintering fly populations build resistance. Dr. Michelle Arnold explains how MoA rotation and late-season suppression protect cattle from pinkeye, mastitis, and weaning weight drag.
From brush control to preserving legumes with new chemistries, Corteva specialist Rachel Walker shares practical steps to maximize forage under hoof.
Designed for rugged terrains and remote pastures, the new N3 platform merges virtual containment with real-time reproductive and forage tracking to give livestock producers more control with less labor.
By blending environmental science with time-honored ranching traditions, this Smith Valley producer is proving that regenerative agriculture is the path forward.
From high-tech robotic feeding systems to intensive rotational grazing, these seven family run operations are proving that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.
Early-weaning reduces herd forage needs and opens new marketing opportunities. Learn how to manage calf health and nutrition in hot weather.
The Norwegian agtech leader expands to the Midwest, offering cattle producers cellular GPS collars to manage rotational grazing right from their smartphones with no tower installation required.
Texas A&M veterinarian Kevin Washburn explains why a lush pasture doesn’t always equal a balanced diet and how producers can bridge nutritional gaps.
From early weaning to strategic destocking, learn how to calculate your ranch’s true carrying capacity and protect your long-term genetics.
From culling strategy to water quality to federal disaster programs, a step-by-step guide for cattle producers navigating dry conditions.
After a historic 10-month stretch of dryness, improving moisture conditions are helping crops and pastures, but long-term drought impacts continue to linger across parts of the High Plains and West.
John and Deanne Chuiko utilize Vence virtual fencing to manage cattle in terrain too rough for horses, proving that the future of ranching is digital.
Beyond the flames, Nebraska ranchers face a “short-term decision for a long-term problem” as the loss of grass and fences threatens the future of the industry.
Now’s the time to set production goals and consider additional opportunities for automation.
From cool-season annuals to deep-rooted perennials, an SDSU Extension forage specialist explains how a systems-based approach to forage can maintain feed supplies during a drought.
K-State Extension agronomists discuss improving forage quality as hay season approaches.
Don’t let green grass fool you. Learn why protecting root reserves today ensures a longer, more productive grazing season in a record-high cattle market.
Beef producers use the digital tool to improve forage quality and move cattle more easily.
Producers are encouraged to take time this month to note what’s working and what needs to improve their grazing plan.
Consider these important reminders before opening the pasture gate.
Investing time in spring monitoring and forage management can pay dividends for your herd and your bottom line throughout the growing season.
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When comparing electric fence energizers, one number almost always stands out first: joules.
University of Missouri forage specialist Carson Roberts warns that equipment inflation is outpacing cattle prices, making it time for many producers to treat haying as a separate — and potentially unprofitable — enterprise.
Direct-to-satellite smart collars remove need for cell towers, enabling ranchers to manage cattle anywhere they can see the sky.
Halter’s Andrew Fraser explains how virtual fencing collars use sound, vibration and GPS to automate rotational grazing, increase pasture utilization and reduce ranch labor.