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Good rangeland and pasture management may include burning it off from time-to-time
Prescribed burning of a pasture or rangeland is an important tool for brush and weed control. It also allows the re-growth of nutrient-rich grasses for grazing, and kills ticks and parasites that are...
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Rain was heading our way, so Bob and I spent Sunday afternoon seeding the pond dam and new fenceline. This was the area we cleared out last fall after a drought dried up the marshy area behind the...
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A rotational grazing structure saves time, money, and your pastures
Radio interview source: Steve Higgins, Director of Animal Compliance, University of Kentucky
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Some cattle producers have to sacrifice a pasture...
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To make the most of your pastures, check out this program
Radio interview source: Kimberli Stine, National Coordinator, Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
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In the early 1990s, farmers, ranchers, and...
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Adequate insulation around the tank helps keep water open
Radio interview source: Greg Lardy, Department Head of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University
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It's important that animals...
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Some weeds are as tough as iron to get rid of
Radio interview source: Scott Hagood, Extension Weed Specialist, Virginia Tech University
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Staying ahead of weeds in the pasture can be a...
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Graze as long as you can to save in feed costs
Interview source: Garry Lacefield, Extension Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky
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Converting a wooded area into pasture requires a lot of planning. Which trees to take out, where to plant grasses, and how to control erosion are all considerations.
Radio interview source: Willie Woode, Senior Conservation Specialist, Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District
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Attack weeds during the winter before they run rampant in the spring.
Once the soil starts to warm up, the pasture begins to grow -- and so do the weeds. Get rid of weeds now while it's easy before they become big and unmanagable later in the year.
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Plant a healthy pasture your animals will enjoy.
Starting your Pasture
A pasture is more than just a piece of land. Your animals get their nutrients from the green grasses that grow in this space. So if you start to see weeds or overgrown areas...