Fencing

West: Fencing decisions that pay off

cwillmore@uidaho.edu — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Lone Star Ranch: How six generations of ranching found a new way forward with virtual fencing

info@halterhq.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Lone Star Ranch took the plunge with virtual fencing to better utilize pasture and eliminate fencing challenges in tough terrain.

Midwest/North: Reinvesting profits on the ranch

wmeteer@gmail.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Are you looking for avenues to reinvest in the ranch this year? Careful thought and allocation of profits is necessary to maintain a sustainable business in the future. Check out a few ideas for reinvestment on the ranch.

[Podcast] Virtual fencing and beef statistics – with Theo Beaumont, Lauren Sizemore and Teal Cody

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

They discuss of the real-life application of virtual fencing and the adoption of technology into day-to-day ranch management. The podcast crew also welcomes Progressive Cattle summer intern Taryn Cox and tests their knowledge of global export markets and cattle inventory numbers.

West: A bit about fencing …

sfonnesbeck@uidaho.edu — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Having dealt with livestock and horses pushing on fences, I understand the time, money and effort it takes to maintain a fence. On the topic of fences, have you taken the time to truly understand your state’s regulations regarding fence maintenance and the livestock that may get out of those enclosures?

Before you open the gate: A pregrazing checklist

cwillmore@uidaho.edu — Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Using virtual fencing as a tool to keep cattle off of burned rangeland

morgan.lawrence@usda.gov — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Rangeland scientists at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center (EOARC) tested whether virtual fencing could prevent cattle from grazing recently burned areas within sagebrush steppe pastures.

[Podcast] A producer’s take on virtual fencing, and insights on interest rates and inflation – with Clay Burtrum and Elliott Dennis

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Clay Burtrum, a commercial cow-calf producer in Oklahoma, shares his experience with a two-year virtual fencing project with Oklahoma State University.

A homemade wire unroller

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:59:59 -0500

What's the worst part of stringing new fenceline?

3 fencing considerations for making the move to fall calving

keith.taylor@bekaert.com — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:28:46 -0400

Whether you’re going to stick with spring calving or make the move to fall calving, your fences are a critical component to operational success.

Dangers of old and untended barbed wire fencing

keith.taylor@bekaert.com — Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:00:01 -0400

Old barbed wire hanging off a weather-beaten post is an iconic image of rural America. It’s also a dangerous environment for both animals and people.

Virtual fences: Two producers share their experiences

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:01 -0400

The concept of virtual fences to contain cattle has intrigued beef producers for several years.

Ask the Consultant: Electric fence technology aids regenerative rotational grazing

drford@noble.org — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:00:01 -0400

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

ray.williams@gallagher.com — Tue, 25 May 2021 22:11:26 -0400

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

JJTucker@uga.edu — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:52:44 -0400

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

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:11:07 -0400

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.

The future of virtual fencing

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 14:00:01 -0400

There is virtual fencing (VF) for dogs, and now researchers are studying ways to make this idea possible for beef producers. When available, VF technology will benefit cattle, ranchers, rangeland and wildlife.

4 steps to construct a long-lasting H-brace

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:00:01 -0400

You have likely heard a story about a time your friend was tightening the fence wire, and the corner post either came out of the ground or leaned over. This is preventable with a well-constructed corner- or end-post system.

Safe fencing starts with grounding systems

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:22:31 -0400

The safest, most economical and effective way to contain your beef cattle is with an electric fence powered with a high quality fence charger. A cow that encounters an electric fence receives one pulse of electricity per second, providing the fence has been effectively grounded.