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On Arkansas cattle farms, a river runs through it

April 17, 2012

It’s not uncommon for Arkansas cattle farms to have streams and rivulets bisecting pastures. Unfortunately, so is streambank erosion, said Dirk Philipp, assistant professor-forages for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 2

March 30, 2012

Rocky Lemus and Jimmy Parish

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of three articles. Part 1 can be found in the Issue 8, 2011 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 1. Part 3 can be found in the Issue 9, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 3.

Types of fencing
There are two types of fencing systems: fixed or portable (flexible). Both systems have advantages and disadvantages (Table 1).

Measuring forage as part of rotational grazing planning

March 30, 2012

Alisa Anderson Raty

There are several ways to assess pasture growth and make management decisions.But Jeff McCutcheon, an agricultural extension educator at Ohio State University, says he noticed that most methods were used to make decisions at the end of the year for next year.

Selecting cool-season grasses for horse pastures

March 30, 2012

Krishona Martinson

Cool-season perennial grasses are the foundation of productive horse pastures in the north-central, central and eastern U.S. Pastures are an affordable way to feed horses and are about one-third as expensive as hay.

Cows weed out new forages

March 30, 2012

Kathy Voth

Imagine waking up tomorrow morning to find that you have 43 percent more forage, and you didn’t have to do a thing to get it.

Things to consider for spring forage management

February 20, 2012

Doo-Hong Min

Spring can be one of the busiest and most important seasons in terms of determining this year’s plans for sustainable and profitable production. Following are important tips for spring forage management for both hay and pasture.

Improve grazing management, increase forage use efficiency

January 31, 2012

R. Lawton Stewart

The largest expense for most cattle operations is the cost associated with producing forage. The key to managing these costs is making sure the operation is using the produced forage as efficiently as possible.

Resist temptation to graze drought-weakened pastures too early

December 30, 2011

As winter heads toward spring, some areas of the country have seen some moisture, making it appear as though some drought-weakened pasture resources are healthier than they might be.

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 1

November 14, 2011

Rocky Lemus and Jimmy Parish

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of three articles. Part 2 can be found in the Issue 4, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to read Part 2. Part 3 can be found in the Issue 9, 2012 Progressive Forage Grower, or click here to ready Part 3.

Fences can significantly increase livestock grazing efficiency. The first step in planning livestock fencing is determining the purpose and goals of the fencing program.

Pasture aeration

September 15, 2011

Maria Silveira and Joao Vendramini

Aeration – a process by which soil is mechanically disturbed – is commonly used to renovate established pastures, with the objective of increasing forage production.

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On Arkansas cattle farms, a river runs through it

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 2

Measuring forage as part of rotational grazing planning

Selecting cool-season grasses for horse pastures

Cows weed out new forages

Things to consider for spring forage management

Improve grazing management, increase forage use efficiency

Resist temptation to graze drought-weakened pastures too early

Livestock fencing systems for pasture management, Part 1

Pasture aeration

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