Humans are creatures of habit. We grow up believing and doing one thing without really giving it much thought. Take putting on pants for example: Do you put your right leg in first or your left? In many cases, it is the same with pasture management; it becomes a regular routine, and unfortunately, some practices shouldn’t.

Passing through the southeastern region of Wyoming, or any part of the state for that matter, you wouldn’t believe some of the world’s most valuable hay is grown there.

Most farmers begin planting cover crops to revitalize the soil, increase plant productivity or to offset feed costs. For Kansas grower Bill Buessing and his family, however, the change in management was a little more personal.

According to Henry Giacomini, a successful beef operation is founded upon the principles of balance – economics, cattle management and land health.