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Proper range management adds value

Range management can add value for a rancher as forage production is important to livestock operations, grazing specialist Doug Spencer says. Read More

A herd of cattle moves to a new pasture as part of the landowners land management initiative at Caquelin's Ranch. (USDA NRCS Montana)
Land, Soil Health

A rancher’s journey: Caring for the land, cattle, and community

Feedyard cattle need acess to fresh, clean water during their stay in the yard. In times of extreme heat, high humidity or no wind, water becomes even more critical. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Beef, Cow Calf, Dairy, Livestock

Navigating winter manure application for beef operations



Monarch butterfly. (Photo courtesy of Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund.)

Conserving Monarch butterflies and other pollinators focus of new grant

Attendees at the No-Till on the Plains Feikert Farms Field Day listen to Lance Feikert discuss the cover crop on his irrigated circle near Bucklin, Kansas. (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

NTOP field day showcases benefits of soil health practices

(Courtesy photo.)

Effects of government shutdown would ripple through agriculture to consumers