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No Fence = No Problem
Grazing crop acres offers multiple advantages for both livestock producers and crop farmers. This integrated approach can improve soil...
BrookeHiggins
Oct 21, 20241 min read
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Cover Crops and the Benefits
Cover crops are an essential tool for sustainable farming practices. Whether you're managing a small garden or a large-scale operation,...
BrookeHiggins
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Range Management: You Gotta Know What You’ve Got..
Adaptability is in an important term and no different when it comes to farming and ranching. Adjusting to environmental and industry...
BrookeHiggins
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Monitoring Water Quality to Safeguard Grazing Season Success
Water serves as a crucial nutrient for livestock. Animal size, diet, productivity, and air temperature determine the quantity of water...
BrookeHiggins
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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In Harmony with Nature: The Beauty and Benefits of Cattle Grazing on the Hillside
Imagine a serine landscape, where gentle bovine graze peacefully, their rhythmic munching echoing the timeless cycle of life. This...
BrookeHiggins
May 8, 20242 min read
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Keys to Successful Grass Seeding
Proper planning and attention to detail is crucial when establishing a stand of grass. Establishment requirements differ for perennial...
BrookeHiggins
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Enhancing Sustainability: Exploring Key Conservation Practices
In today's rapidly changing world, conservation practices play a vital role in promoting sustainability and preserving our natural...
BrookeHiggins
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Beginning Farm Transition Planning: A Guide to Success
Transitioning a farm or ranch to the next generation is a significant and complex process that requires careful planning and...
BrookeHiggins
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Site Preparation is Crucial Prior to Tree Planting
Planting trees is not just about digging a hole and putting in a sapling. Proper site preparation plays a pivotal role in long-term...
BrookeHiggins
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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The Vital Role of Pollinators
Pollinators play a critical role in our ecosystems, yet their significance is often overlooked. From bees and butterflies to birds and...
BrookeHiggins
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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Interseeding Cover Crops: A Profitable Decision
In the realm of sustainable agriculture, the practice of interseeding cover crops into soybean and other cash crop fields has gained...
BrookeHiggins
Mar 6, 20243 min read
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Buzz word: Regenerative Agriculture
It is no secret that there are trends happening in agriculture today. Trending words include: carbon sequestration, sustainable, carbon...
BrookeHiggins
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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McPherson County Conservation District Winter Workshop
McPherson County Conservation District held their winter workshop on February 12th, 2024 at Prime Time Bar and Grill in Eureka, SD. Robin...
BrookeHiggins
Feb 20, 20242 min read
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Be On The Lookout for Tree Damage This Spring
Are our freezing temperatures really over for the winter? Chances are: probably not. But there is a chance that your trees may have...
BrookeHiggins
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Cover Crops: What is the Big Deal?
Credit: Oleksandr_U - Shutterstock You hear the term cover crops a lot, especially with all the NRCS and USDA climate smart programs...
BrookeHiggins
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Depths of Healthy Soil
Photo courtesy of U. S. Department of Agriculture Soil, often overlooked beneath our feet, plays a crucial role in sustaining life. A...
BrookeHiggins
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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Funding Available for Shelterbelt Renovations
Shelterbelts play a vital role in providing wind protection to farmsteads, fields, livestock, and wildlife. These groves of trees aid in...
BrookeHiggins
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Why Rotationally Graze?
While it is often a relief to farmers and ranchers to turn their livestock out to summer grazing pastures in the spring, it also comes...
BrookeHiggins
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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Gardening in the Dead of Winter
Gardening is an activity and hobby that is therapeutic for many. It is refreshing for people to get outside and connect with nature,...
BrookeHiggins
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Conservation Districts Serving Landowners & Producers
The McPherson County Conservation District is one of nearly 3,000 districts across the nation to work with landowners and growers to...
BrookeHiggins
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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