A handful of innovative farmers and Oregon State University researchers are improving grass-based pasture systems using techniques common in New Zealand but new to the Pacific Northwest. “We’ve got ...
Add legumes to grazing pastures to improve cow performance, soil health and forage production, says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist in Cedar County. Now is the ...
If you want your kids to grow up with organic gardens, chickens, livestock and a feel for agriculture, consider planting a pasture. It’s the age-old farmer’s carpet that stands up to all sorts of ...
Zook said the recommended mineral mix for wheat pasture calves consists of 12% to 16% calcium, 6% to 8% phosphorus, no more than 2% potassium and 6 to 12% magnesium. Wheat provides more magnesium than ...
Figuring out the best way to graze cattle, increase soil health, help the environment and save money seems like a daunting task. But the folks at Cheney Lake Watershed knew it was possible, so they ...