In this episode of Under the Covers, Bill and James sit down at the cribbage board to talk cattle, grazing, and why more farmers may be looking at livestock differently in the years ahead.

The guys break down how they each manage cattle in completely different systems. They cover everything from grazing corn stalks and cover crops to utilizing small grains and warm-season annuals to stretch feed and extend the grazing season.

A big part of the conversation centers around warm-season grazing mixes and why they’ve become an important tool during the summer slump when cool-season pastures start running out of steam. The guys also explain what’s inside their “Cow Catcher” mix and why certain species made the cut.

The guys also dig into:

• Why more cattle herd rebuilding may happen in the Midwest
• The benefits of warm-season annual grazing
• Why they prefer millets over sorghum-sudangrass in many situations
• Using BMR varieties for improved feed quality
• The real-world challenges of establishing native warm-season grasses
• How cover crops and cattle can work together in a system

As always, the conversation goes where the cards take it.

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