BITE: Grazing Solutions

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May 1 •

Start by introducing yourself! I'm Logan, a 24 year old who has a Civil Engineering Degree, but is now ranching full time! Some decision maker I am 😬. I work for a first calf heifer and yearling operation in Northern Wyoming. I have been here for almost 2 years and currently manage (mostly) the yearlings. I have learned a great deal about grazing management from both my boss, as well as the Ranching For Profit School. I continue to learn everyday through decisions (good and bad) as well as the growing community of new grazing principals. My goal with BITE is to share what I know and hopefully learn more from you!

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Getting tire tanks down into steep wooded draws is tricky, so we got creative and used a big culvert to save on space and could do it with hand tools! The pressure will keep up with animals because only a few cows can drink at a time and will improve our grazes by allowing animals to stay down in the draw and not travel as far for water!

Logan Janki

Jul 16 •

Improvements

Weeds are bad?

Most would look at this giant patch of thistle and head right for the round up but these thistle are hard at work! 1. Their deep tap roots (3-6ft) break through compacted soil layers 2. They pull nutrients from deep in the soil (especially phosphorus) 3. Support mycorrhizal fungi (very important soil life) 4. A high protein forage early on 5. Huge biomass that will cycle carbon back into the soil when trampled 6. Cover bare soil Weeds are natures way of putting bandaids on the soil. Don't be so quick to get rid of them, instead ask why they might be there in the first place?

Logan Janki

Jun 30 •

Grazes

Post Graze: Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds for grazing is that you should be grazing 1/3 trampling 1/3 and leaving 1/3. In this case, animals are eating the best 1/3, putting a lot of carbon back into the soil, and leaving behind enough to ensure quick recovery and keep that solar panel up.