Mar 13 2025 15 mins 1
Spring is here, the pastures are greening up, and you’re eager to get your livestock off hay and onto fresh grass. But before you open that gate—wait.
Grazing too soon is the #1 mistake ranchers make in the spring, and it could cost you all season. If you graze before your pastures are truly ready, you:
❌ Deplete root energy reserves, weakening plant recovery
❌ Reduce total forage production, forcing you to buy more hay later
❌ Decrease drought resilience, leading to pasture decline over time
So how do you know when your land is ready to graze? In this episode, we break down:
✔️ How grasses actually grow & why early grazing weakens them
✔️ What happens below the surface when you graze too soon
✔️ How to determine the right time to graze (without relying on a calendar)
👉 By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what to look for to avoid overgrazing this spring—so you can set your pastures up for long-term success.
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