Raylene Nickel
Livestock’s role in a changing climate
The grazing of livestock stores carbon in the soil.
Easy pasture moves
Automatic gates and simplified fencing make it easy to move cattle often.
Plan for the long haul
Strategic planning helps manage risk.
Cashing in on cover crops
Haying, grazing turn a profit when harvested for livestock.
4 soil health practices for boosting the bottom line
Economic analysis shows that adopting soil health practices pays off.
Legumes benefit rotations
Including legumes in crop rotations pays off in multiple ways, according to a long-term field study at Iowa State University (ISU).