We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.
—Albert Einstein
Terry Gompert, Certified Holistic Instructor, talks to the students about knowing how fast grass grow-back is occurring.
Terry and the class examine the soil organic layer to determine past management practices. Having a 4” litter two layer is a good indication that the soil is growing, accumulating and will sustain plant growth in the future.
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Mark Brownlee – Owner, host and grazier. |
Terry Gompert, University of Nebraska, extension grazing specialist, Steve Hefner, Water Quality NRCS, Mark Brownlee, speaking, Doug Peterson, NRCS Missouri State Grassland Specialist, Curtis Gooch, NRCS Grassland Conservationist listen to the experiences of Mark.
Several months ago Don Lucietta, assistant to Representative Roy Blunt, asked us if they could bring the Representative and an ag tour group to see our switchgrass field in August? We said sure, why not? Well, we didn’t hear much about it after that, though they did ask for some promotional information and photos about us a month or so ago for the printed packet of materials they handed out to the group.
Then, this morning things started happening! KOLR 10 TV station called and asked if they could come out earlier and interview us.
Here’s the link to their finished report which appeared on TV tonight!
And here’s the link to the Springfield News-Leader articles in the August 12 issue. We were front page, above the fold in the actual paper!
Richard was interviewed about our switchgrass field, our cattle business, and our low-stress livestock handling!
Click here for the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center “Monthly and Seasonal Outlook Maps.” Remember though, this tool has no more probability of accuracy than the usual weather forecast!
Click here for a good web page to monitor the drought conditions in your area or some other area that has an effect on your agricultural-based income.
A drought in your area calls for closer management of your resources through heavy culling, possible downsizing, and different pasture management to maintain the health of your pastures. Proper managment of pastures in a drought can provide feed for some livestock and still keep the land and grasses healthy for when the rains return.