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Spring weather is right around the corner which means now is the time to start thinking about grazing plans for the upcoming growing season. A grazing plan can help improve species composition and the structure and vigor of plant communities across a ranch. By taking the time to plan out a sound grazing plan and monitoring its effectiveness throughout the year, the forage production and quality may improve over time.

A good grazing plan accounts for timing, duration, and utilization. That means estimating the amount of available forage, planning out the stocking rates and a creating a gra...