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Kelli Boylen

Boylen is a freelance writer based in northeast Iowa.

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Virtual fencing: When to make the switch

Virtual fencing is not intended to replace all physical fencing, and in high-liability areas such as along busy roads, a physical perimeter fence is recommended.
May 9, 2023
Kelli Boylen

Virtual fencing allows graziers to control livestock placement and movement without physical fences.


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Managing every cent to get the most out of grazing

Experienced graziers share their methods of cash flow planning and cost-effective materials to manage their programs.
April 12, 2023
Kelli Boylen

Good pasture management requires a whole lot more than just putting animals out on a paddock.


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Extend your grazing season with a forage chain

Your grazing plan can be manipulated to fit your needs and the demands of the market.
March 13, 2023
Kelli Boylen

Extending the grazing season is a good goal for all graziers to have, and creating a forage chain is one way to make that happen, says Kent Solberg, senior technical adviser of the Sustainable Farming Association.


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Increase the nitrogen in your pastures for increased quality and production

Balancing nitrogen for the benefit of both the cattle and the pasture can yield higher-performing pastures with the right management steps.
December 7, 2022
Kelli Boylen

Nitrogen is necessary for high production, but what if you are looking to increase the production of pasture? Steve Norberg, Ph.D., regional forage specialist at Washington State University has some guidance.


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Considerations to make before adding an enterprise on your operation

May 11, 2022
Kelli Boylen
Many producers have considered adding another enterprise to their operation – different livestock, value-added products, new crops, etc. But how can you know if this new idea will work on your farm?
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Why sludge matters and what to do about it

February 28, 2022
Kelli Boylen
There is liquid manure, solid manure and then there is sludge. How much sludge is in your lagoon and why does it matter?
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From field to finish: Transitioning to certified organic

September 29, 2021
Kelli Boylen
If you are interested in becoming an organic operation, good records are essential, says Kristen Adams, certification service director at Midwest Organic Services Association (MOSA) Certified Organic.
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Control birds to protect your bottom line

September 14, 2021
Kelli Boylen
Those large flocks of birds on your dairy farm are not only a nuisance; they are affecting your bottom line.
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Make your operation more resilient with understanding of ag law

May 25, 2021
Kelli Boylen
For many, the idea of dealing with legal issues seems stressful. Rachel Armstrong, executive director of Farm Commons, says educating yourself about farm law reduces risk and can actually bring peace of mind instead.
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The basics of transitioning an operation to certified organic

May 17, 2021
Kelli Boylen
If you are interested in becoming an organic operation, good records are essential, says Kristen Adams, certification service director at MOSA (Midwest Organic Services Association) Certified Organic. MOSA is one of the agencies that certify operations as organic. She says her recommendations will help producers in their transition to organic no matter what certifying agency they use.
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