Tag: rotational grazing
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5 Reasons Why Healthy Pastures Contribute to Healthy Cattle
Being a self-proclaimed Grass Geek may seem easy on the surface but, to be completely honest, keeping our pasture and grass quality high on the priority list, particularly during a drought, is easier said than done. Just like our own personal health, we are constantly working on improving our pastures. Our bodies need attention and…
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Blog post: 5 Steps Ranchers Take Before Their Herds Go to Grass
My favorite color of green is “new spring grass.” It’s bright and you can just tell it will be crunchy and lush for whatever herbivore comes along and claims it first. I know, I sound like a #GrassGeek but grass is such a large part of what we do in cattle ranching, it’s hard not…
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Rain Makes Grass, Healthy Cattle and Jolly Ranchers
Our ranch is located in what I call the “Ozarks of Kansas,” where we have high humidity and receive roughly 40-45 inches of precipitation every year. While we do manage a fair share of mud, this year we are also reaping the benefit of that moisture in the form of ample grass supplies in our…