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Grazing

Grazing

The University of Wisconsin—Madison Division of Extension Grazing Program delivers the research, resources, and programming needed to help farms of all scales successfully implement grazing in Wisconsin and beyond.

The diversity of topography, soil, and climate that makes Wisconsin special is also what challenges many of our agricultural systems. While there are not many farming practices that are a universal fit, well-managed grazing and perennial forages are well-suited for most of our state, while also providing tremendous economic and environmental benefits.

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15 Tips for Effective Livestock Handling in Small Ruminant Grazing Systems

15 Tips for Effective Livestock Handling in Small Ruminant Grazing Systems

Research Brief: Nitrogen Fertilization vs Legumes for Dairy Heifer Grazing

Research Brief: Nitrogen Fertilization vs Legumes for Dairy Heifer Grazing

▶ Watch: Focus on Managed Grazing

▶ Watch: Focus on Managed Grazing

15 Tips for Effective Cattle Handling in Grazing Systems

15 Tips for Effective Cattle Handling in Grazing Systems

Research Brief: Economics of crop and livestock integration

Research Brief: Economics of crop and livestock integration

Managing Rust in Cool Season Pastures

Managing Rust in Cool Season Pastures

Grazing Cover Crops and Annual Forages

Grazing Cover Crops and Annual Forages

Grazing to Protect Surface Water: Considering critical and sensitive areas

Grazing to Protect Surface Water: Considering critical and sensitive areas

▶ Spring Grazing Checklist

▶ Spring Grazing Checklist

Research Brief: Interseeding legumes into grass pastures

Research Brief: Interseeding legumes into grass pastures

Research Brief: 2024 Wisconsin bale grazing project

Research Brief: 2024 Wisconsin bale grazing project

What should I plant in my pasture?

What should I plant in my pasture?

Introduction to silvopasture

Introduction to silvopasture

Establishing silvopasture by planting trees

Establishing silvopasture by planting trees

Establishing silvopasture in existing woodland 

Establishing silvopasture in existing woodland 

Grazing corn stalks

Grazing corn stalks

15 tips for designing fencing systems for managed grazing

15 tips for designing fencing systems for managed grazing

Should I clip my pasture?

Should I clip my pasture?

Preliminary forage recommendations for grazing solar sites

Preliminary forage recommendations for grazing solar sites

When can I start grazing?

When can I start grazing?

▶ Watch: Focus on Pastures

▶ Watch: Focus on Pastures

Grazier’s math: calculating carrying capacity of a grazing system

Grazier’s math: calculating carrying capacity of a grazing system

Planning for resilience in your grazing system

Planning for resilience in your grazing system

Use a grazing stick to take a pasture inventory

Use a grazing stick to take a pasture inventory

Fall forage growth opens a window for stockpile grazing

Fall forage growth opens a window for stockpile grazing

Grazing cover crops to preserve stored feed

Grazing cover crops to preserve stored feed

Managing pastures in drought conditions

Managing pastures in drought conditions

Renovating cool-season pastures for improved grazing 

Renovating cool-season pastures for improved grazing 

Spring pasture weed management

Spring pasture weed management

Soil fertility in grazing systems: Manage potassium to manage nitrogen

Soil fertility in grazing systems: Manage potassium to manage nitrogen

Stockpile grazing: A strategy for extending the grazing season

Stockpile grazing: A strategy for extending the grazing season

Bale grazing: A winter feeding strategy

Bale grazing: A winter feeding strategy


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