Tag: sustainability
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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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4 Ways Ranchers Increase Their Sustainability on the Ranch
It’s not uncommon to discuss rotational grazing, water plans and soil nutrients when the topic of sustainability arises, especially when it comes to discussions online and in print media. However, there are many animal and herd management tactics that cattle ranchers can use to further improve the sustainability and viability of their ranches. It’s important…
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The Prairie: Where Veggies Don’t Grow but the Cows Are Happy
This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love my home in Kansas with its wide-open skies and big views of the horizon – it’s just like our state song proclaims: Home, home on…
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Earth Day Resolutions That Will Actually Help the Earth (hint: A Meatless Life Isn’t One of Them)
Wouldn’t it be great if we all cared about the Earth on the other 364 days a year and not just Earth Day? Well, let’s get started with that today and continue our commitment throughout the entirety of 2022 (and beyond). Here are a few resolutions to implement that will make a meaningful impact beyond…