by The Stockman Grassfarmer
Our mission is to help create a healthy planet and people through profitable grass-based livestock production. Ready to take your regenerative ranching to new heights? Learn more here. https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile Be sure to explore the links for our monthly magazine, upcoming live events, and latest specials. Grassfarming is a 24-7 job, and you can’t always get away. That’s why we’ve put together this podcast—so you can listen while you work (or whatever you’re doing), always on your schedule, whenever and wherever you want.
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April 30, 2025
<p><strong>🎥 Unlock Exclusive Grazing Education – Anytime, Anywhere!</strong></p> <p>Get<span> </span><strong>instant access</strong><span> </span>to 100+ hours of expert-led grazing courses with<span> </span><strong>SGF TV</strong>—all for our lowest monthly price ever!<span> </span><strong>New titles added, price stays the same, cancel anytime.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast">📲<span> </span><strong>Tap the link to start streaming now!</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast</span></a></p> <p>>>></p> <p class="">In this episode of Insights from the Pasture, full-time grazier Abram Bowerman shares a refreshing and practical look at how to build resilient forage systems using the species already on your land. Rather than fight weeds or chase monocultures, Abram invites graziers to embrace the “organized chaos” of nature and manage with the seasons.</p> <p class="">He explains how each plant—whether it’s a common grass, overlooked forb, or wild-growing shrub—has its own nutritional window and role to play in your year-round forage chain. With a mindset of stewardship, patience, and multi-species grazing, you can unlock hidden nutrition and reduce your dependence on inputs.</p> <p class="">🔑 <strong>Key Points Covered:</strong></p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>The Forage Chain Concept</strong>: Think of a pasture as a linked system where each plant community supports the others across the seasons.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Seasonal Plant Successions</strong>: From dock and dandelion in spring to cedar and rosehips in winter, each phase has its ideal forages.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>The Role of “Weeds”</strong>: Many so-called weeds offer high-value nutrition—if grazed at the right time by the right species.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Mineral Access Through Diversity</strong>: Each plant has a different mineral profile, allowing livestock to self-balance through selective grazing.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Livestock-Led Diversity</strong>: True species diversification happens through livestock impact, not just seeding.</p> </li> </ol> <p class="">🌱 <strong>Actionable Insights:</strong></p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class="">Manage your pastures to encourage diverse plant life—don’t mow or spray what livestock might one day eat.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Match your grazing rotation to the optimal growth phase of each forage species.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Use multi-species grazing to better utilize available forages and reduce weed pressure naturally.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Adjust paddock sizes and rotations dynamically to take advantage of changing seasonal nutrition.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Let livestock teach you what’s palatable and nutritious—what they mob today may be gold tomorrow.</p> </li> </ol>
April 23, 2025
<p><strong>🎥 Unlock Exclusive Grazing Education – Anytime, Anywhere!</strong></p> <p>Get<span> </span><strong>instant access</strong><span> </span>to 100+ hours of expert-led grazing courses with<span> </span><strong>SGF TV</strong>—all for our lowest monthly price ever!<span> </span><strong>New titles added, price stays the same, cancel anytime.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast">📲<span> </span><strong>Tap the link to start streaming now!</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast</span></a></p> <p>>>></p> <p class="">🎙️ <strong>Episode Title:</strong> Silvopasture Strategies with Greg Brann</p> <p class="">In this episode, <strong>Greg Brann</strong> shares how he integrates trees into his pasture-based livestock operation in Adolphus, Kentucky. The episode explores the practice of silvopasture—a regenerative approach that blends trees, forage, and livestock to enhance productivity and ecological balance.</p> <p class="">Greg outlines the benefits of silvopasture, including increased forage through browse, timber value, improved livestock comfort, and better manure distribution. He emphasizes the need for intentional design, proper shade management, and species selection to make silvopasture work long-term.</p> <p class="">Through practical examples, Greg breaks down the steps to get started and the tools needed to protect young trees, manage multi-species herds, and maintain healthy forage growth under partial canopy.</p> <p class="">🔑 <strong>Key Points Covered:</strong></p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>What is Silvopasture?</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Purposeful integration of trees and grazing</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Ideal shade: 20–35%, or 4–11 mature trees per acre</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Benefits of Silvopasture:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Extra forage (1,000–2,000 lbs/acre) from browse</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Shade and comfort for animals</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Improved soil health and grazing uniformity</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Long-term timber value</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>How to Implement:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Thin existing woodlots or plant new trees (fence-line rows preferred)</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Maintain at least 50% light penetration for forage</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Protect trees until they reach 15 feet tall</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Animal Considerations:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Multi-species options (sheep, goats, cattle)</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Sheep cause the least tree damage</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Livestock may be managed together or in rotation</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p class="">🌱 <strong>Actionable Insights:</strong></p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Start with a Clear Plan:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Define silvopasture goals and choose tree/forage species accordingly</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Protect Your Investment:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Use tree tubes, offset fencing, or electric barriers to protect young trees</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Manage the System:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Prune trees before limbs hit 2-inch diameter</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Rotate animals frequently to avoid compaction</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Choose Smart Forage:</strong></p> <ul> <li class=""> <p class="">Opt for shade-tolerant species like orchardgrass, fescue, eastern gamagrass, and Virginia wild rye</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> <p class="">📌 For more insights and resources, be sure to visit us here for our latest specials and exclusive offers: <a target="_new" class="" href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/">https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital</a></p> <p class="">👉 Tune in with your favorite podcast app to The Stockman Grassfarmer Podcast and discover how silvopasture can increase your farm’s resilience, productivity, and profitability—starting with the trees around you.</p>
April 16, 2025
<p><strong>🎥 Unlock Exclusive Grazing Education – Anytime, Anywhere!</strong></p> <p>Get<span> </span><strong>instant access</strong><span> </span>to 100+ hours of expert-led grazing courses with<span> </span><strong>SGF TV</strong>—all for our lowest monthly price ever!<span> </span><strong>New titles added, price stays the same, cancel anytime.</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast">📲<span> </span><strong>Tap the link to start streaming now!</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/sgfv-podcast</span></a></p> <p>>>></p> <p class="">🎙️ <strong>Episode Title</strong>: Better Fencing, Better Water, Better Grazing by Greg Brann</p> <p class="">In this episode, grazing consultant and experienced farmer <strong>Greg Brann</strong> breaks down two of the most essential elements of a successful grazing system: <strong>water access</strong> and <strong>fence infrastructure</strong>. With over 700 acres of managed pasture and decades of NRCS and consulting experience, Greg shares practical strategies for improving animal performance through better planning and design.</p> <p class="">This episode highlights the power of proper water distribution and fencing as tools for both productivity and ecological stewardship—offering direct, real-world insights that graziers can put to use immediately.</p> <p class="">🔑 <strong>Key Points Covered</strong>:</p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Water as the Limiting Factor</strong>: Why clean, accessible water is one of the greatest performance enhancers in your system.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Strategic Water Point Placement</strong>: Tips for using maps, elevation, and cross fencing to reduce trailing and increase animal distribution.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Smart Fence Design</strong>: How to structure permanent and temporary fencing for ease of rotation and multi-species setups.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Charger & Grounding Essentials</strong>: Avoid common mistakes and learn how to test and tune your electric fence for reliability.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class=""><strong>Stream Protection & Livestock Access</strong>: When and how to provide alternative water sources without harming sensitive water systems.</p> </li> </ol> <p class="">🌱 <strong>Actionable Insights</strong>:</p> <ol> <li class=""> <p class="">Use aerial maps to identify ideal water point locations and minimize livestock trailing.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Invest in a high-quality charger with remote capability—especially if you manage 50+ acres.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Install fences that match your management goals (e.g., single wire for trained cattle, multi-wire for mixed species).</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Rotate and clean troughs frequently—livestock perform better when water is fresh.</p> </li> <li class=""> <p class="">Incorporate vegetative buffers and limit stream access to protect water quality and reduce erosion.</p> </li> </ol> <p class="">📌 For more insights and resources, be sure to visit us here for our latest specials and exclusive offers:<br>👉 <a target="_new" href="https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital/profile">https://www.stockmangrassfarmer.digital</a></p> <p class="">and </p> <p class=""><a href="https://gregbrann.com/">https://gregbrann.com/</a></p>
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