Pasture

Deworming Cattle on Pasture

Deworming Cattle on Pasture. By Heather Smith Thomas. Internal parasites (stomach and intestinal worms) rob cattle of nutrients, reducing growth rate and weight gains in young animals and hindering optimum production in all classes of cattle.  Heavy infestations create health problems. Worms are an...

Spring Pasture Improvement Strategies

Spring Pasture Improvement Strategies. By Maura Keller.As the winter snows continue to blanket many pastures and grazing areas, some areas are beginning to see seedlings of perennial forges emerge as the ground begins to thaw and snow coverage begins to recede. And it is at this time that dairy producers and...

Temporary Fence Repair is a Must!

Temporary Fence Repair is a Must! By Heather Smith Thomas. Recently I saw a photo that made me laugh: an old barbed-wire fence with each wire held in place by duct tape wrapped around the wire and the post. I’ve never resorted to duct tape, but I’ve used other innovative and unusual methods to...

PRAIRIE CREEK SEED Solid Solutions to Summer Challenges

For 51-year-old Karl Dallefeld, of rural Worthington, Iowa, his passion has always revolved around farming and cattle. “I grew up on a farm in Illinois, and it seems like I have been around or working cattle all of my life.”He’s been in the seed business for over 28 years, working with some of the most reputable seed...

Feed Hay Now to Allow Pastures to Recover

Feed hay in the fall and save the new green grass for winter is a plan that can result in more feed for drought-stressed cow herds. University of Missouri Extension specialists urge continued feeding of hay to allow pastures to rebuild root reserves to prepare grass for strong growth next spring.“It’s tempting to turn...

Grow nature’s power plant and realize tremendous growth potential with Gamagrass

Do you want to solve your pasture productivity problems?  Gamagrass may be the solution you’ve been looking for.  It’s adaptability to a wide range of climates and soils (upland to bottom, sandy to clay) earn it a place in your operation.  The tremendous regrowth potential of gamagrass and consistently high forage...

A Guide to Managing Pasture Water “Stabilized Stream and Pond Access Sites”

The Need to Manage Pasture WaterBy properly managing your pasture water, you not only provide high-quality water to maintain the health and productivity of livestock on your farm, but you also contribute to maintaining the water quality downstream – water that is used for livestock and human consumption, as well as...