“Just a Cowboy”
Guest author and rancher James A. Stuart shares his appreciation of how those who work cattle are an important influence on the well-being of livestock, land and livelihood.
Guest author and rancher James A. Stuart shares his appreciation of how those who work cattle are an important influence on the well-being of livestock, land and livelihood.
Farmers and ranchers share what they learned in Noble’s first year of regenerative courses as the initial 2024 class offerings are announced, starting with New Braunfels, Texas, this February.
From having a flexible grazing plan to winterizing equipment, it pays to plan and prepare for the cold winter days and weeks ahead.
The dormant season is meant to be a time of rest and rejuvenation for your land. It also can be a time that your livestock, especially sheep and goats, need extra care when it comes to nutrition.
When using prescribed fire to manage plant communities, it’s important to examine the perimeters of burn units and address coarse and volatile fuels near firebreaks before they cause problems.
Look for areas that are bare or underproducing. Then choose those spots for hay feeding to add nutrients to the soil.
See what our ranchers at Noble Research Institute would like under their tree or in their stocking – all practical ideas for the regenerative ranchers on your giving list this year.
How do you know how many head of grazing livestock your ranch can support while still taking good care of your land? Hugh Aljoe of Noble Research Institute discusses overstocking, overgrazing and a quick way to take stock of carrying capacity.
Can adding bat houses to a pecan orchard reduce the need for chemical pest control? Noble scientists are joining a quest to find out.
Managers of Noble Research Institute’s regenerative ranches share lessons they’ve learned while training multiple species for adaptive grazing.