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West: Fencing decisions that pay off

April 22, 2026

Whether you’re managing a cow-calf herd or running stockers, fencing should be included in long-term planning – not just added when cattle are ready to graze.

Forage monitoring primer: Pasture or range, the principles are the same

When it comes to grazing management, monitoring both forage and animals is critical to getting the most out of your available resources and setting cattle and pastures up for future success.

October 9, 2025

David Callister

Cowboys and farmers tend to emphasize the differences between pasture and range, but when we bring it back to the plant level, there are more similarities than differences.

Before you open the gate: A pregrazing checklist

Ensure your fences and pastures are in good condition before launching spring turnout.

May 8, 2025

Carmen Willmore

As grazing season has begun for many, it is time to make sure fences and pastures are still in good condition and ready for turnout.

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.

Midwest/ North: 6 ways you could improve infrastructure on your cattle operation

November 25, 2022

Travis Meteer

The decision to invest in your operation may be a difficult one this year. Here are a few areas of the farm and ranch to pay special attention to as you evaluate your operation needs and return on your investment.

Ask the Consultant: Electric fence technology aids regenerative rotational grazing

October 25, 2021

Devlon Ford

Typically, when technology is mentioned in an agricultural setting, producers’ thoughts turn to GPS-guided tractors, digital ultrasound equipment or record-keeping software and hardware.

The ins and outs of temporary electric fencing for rotational grazing

May 25, 2021

Ray Williams

The benefits of rotational grazing are widely known. Livestock can be moved from one paddock to another on a prearranged scheduled to allow forage crops to renew energy reserves, rebuild plant vigor and give long-term maximum production.

New fencing technologies are changing the grazing game

April 14, 2021

Jennifer Tucker

Hello spring, sunshine, nice warm days, blooming clovers and lush green grasses. Hello also, grownup roadsides and deep-green cover crops and hayfields full of volunteer grazeable forage – except we can’t graze these areas; they don’t have a fence. Or, can we?

5 things you should know when using temporary electric fencing

April 13, 2021

Sarah Drown

Electric fencing changed the game for cattle producers and sustainability on pastureland. Selecting the correct type of fencing for your operational goals impacts the efficiency of your forage and protects resources on your land.

Shocking: Grounding waterers and fences

March 31, 2020

Kelli Boylen

Two of the most common stray voltage and electrical issues on dairy operations are improperly grounded cattle waterers and improperly grounded electric fences.

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West: Fencing decisions that pay off

Forage monitoring primer: Pasture or range, the principles are the same

Before you open the gate: A pregrazing checklist

Virtual fencing: When to make the switch

Midwest/ North: 6 ways you could improve infrastructure on your cattle operation

Ask the Consultant: Electric fence technology aids regenerative rotational grazing

The ins and outs of temporary electric fencing for rotational grazing

New fencing technologies are changing the grazing game

5 things you should know when using temporary electric fencing

Shocking: Grounding waterers and fences

How daily decisions shape long-term herd performance

[Webinar] Dairy Market Update June 2026: Protect What You've Built Before July 1

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