Ep 121: Proactive Drought Management on Stocking Rates

In agriculture our livelihood begins with a drop of rain, and when it doesn’t come, decisions must be made.  As ranchers it’s about stocking rates. So how can we be proactive in our management rather than reactive?  Keith Harmoney, with Kansas State University, joins me today as he discusses the factors we should assess both in coming out of a drought or potentially headed into one.  Plus, a Decision Tree Tool that can be used in providing preemptive management as you make plans when turning out to grass.  Links below.

• Webinar on Decision Making For Grass Turnout
• Decision Making Tree (Flow Chart)
• Cawker City Precipitation Example
• Scott City Precipitation Example

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