How to Use Grazing as a Non-Chemical Weed Control Strategy

May 03, 2021

By Devii R. Rao

Do you want to control your rangeland weeds without using herbicides? Check out the new manual called, “Best Management Practices for Non-Chemical Weed Control,” a collaboration between the University of California Cooperative Extension and California Invasive Plant Council. The grazing section (in Chapter 5), led by Theresa Becchetti with UC Cooperative Extension, covers several important aspects to consider when grazing for weed control, including the following:

Differences in eating habits between cattle, sheep, and goats
Timing of grazing to control grasses, forbs, and shrubs
Training livestock to eat certain weeds
Protecting livestock from toxic plants
Infrastructure needed
Eliminating or reducing any potential risks associated with grazing (e.g. erosion, or impacts to sensitive cultural resources or species)
Monitoring success of the grazing program
Other weed control methods to use in combination with grazing

Source : ucanr.edu

Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.