Farm & Ranch
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch…
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By Rayford Pullen | [email protected]
As we prepare to enter the seventh month of the year, it is unbelievable how wonderful our weather and rains have been as it relates to forage production. If history holds true, 75 percent of our forage production for the year will occur by July 15 when the dog days of summer set in with decreased rainfall and higher temperatures, which not only limit growth but quality as well.
But up until now, it has been a wonderful ride when the weather and the cattle markets are figured together. As July makes it appearance, we see hay supplies very adequate and our stock water in earthen tanks in great shape.
Our cows have been breeding back and the calves are growing like a weed while our pastures are recovering from the lingering drought from the past two years. In combination with our weed control, our pastures are on the fast road to recovery.
To read more, pick up a copy of the July issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Farm & Ranch
Grazing North Texas: Old World Bluestems
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By: Tony Dean
In volume 1 of “Old World Bluestems”, Tony Dean addressed issues surrounding the Old World Bluestem family, including the invasive nature of these grasses. In this issue, he examines OWBs as a forage for livestock.
OWBs were intially brought to the US as foragr for livestock and for erosion control capability. Ironically, some of the characteristics that make these species invasive also cause them to be desirable grass for grazing.
One of the primary survival characteristics of OWBs is their ability to withstand heavy grazing. OWBs are genetically prone to grow upright like our native bluestems; however, with heavy grazing pressure, plants begin to take a sod growth form.
To read more, pick up a copy of the September issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
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Farm & Ranch
Ag Elsewhere: Wyoming
Farm & Ranch
Ag Elsewhere Montana
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By: Lindsey Monk
The Four Mile Fire was 2,082 acres and very close to three other fires all started by lightning the same night. Together, the four fires burned a total of approximately 47,827 acres. That is a lot of feed for cattle, and ranchers were moving the cattle out of the way. They are mostly contained now, but it has been a very hot and dry summer.
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