Pasture-finished beef is one of the fastest growing demand sectors in the entire food economy but, if you're interested in entering this market, here are a few things you need to know about pasture-finishing.
grass fed vs. pasture finish
Getting into pasture-finished beef production can increase the bottom line, but it needs to be well-planned and well-executed to be successful.
The latest federal reports indicate cropland values easing in some regions, but pastureland values continue to increase.
Mississippi stocker operators are seeing great gain and cost results, and beating the summer slump, by grazing stocker calves on standing corn.
If you're grazing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground, you may have more time than the traditional emergency-grazing deadline of Sept. 30.
If you're grazing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) ground, depending on where you live, you may have more time than the traditional emergency grazing deadline of Sept. 30.
For the past seven years, Mike Moon has had his winter-feed supply working for him three ways -- as winter feed, as animal shelter and as a fuel-saving measure.