Grazing Systems

The first thing we should understand is nature operates in a cycle of booms and busts. We need to manage with this principle in mind.

Seed production by some of your pasture plants is an important sign of high production and healthy soils and cattle.

Great grazing efficiency creates options for more livestock. What to do?

Author says it's easier, cheaper and better for the land to strip graze in winter rather than hay.

Depending on yield and cow size, a single acre of stalks can support a cow for 30 to 60 days.

Winter grazing usually has minimal impact on subsequent-year forage production.

With good grazing management, you can get use from these plants you now see as problems.