stocking rates

Fence post and pasture scene (Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)
Farmland, Hay Range Pasture, Land, Ranchland

The grass is greener with a good lease

A pasture lease should cover more than rent. Stocking rates, fence repairs and water systems all deserve attention in a written agreement. Read More

Photo courtesy of Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management.
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Center helps ranchers with their grazing lands

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Limited rainfall makes grass turnout a difficult choice  

Black Angus out in the field. (Photos courtesy of K-State Research and Extension)

Finding the right cow size for your herd

  • By Chevy-Lynn Vaske │ K-State Extension news service
StockSmart - Calculate stocking rates

A new tool for calculating stocking rates: StockSmart

Cattle in winter beside bails of hay (Photo: iStock │ #152996510 - knapjames)

Preparing for spring grazing after a dry fall

(Journal photo by Kylene Scott.)

As drought continues to plague pastures, consider a couple things