Determining Grazing Readiness
Channel: NDSUExtension
Date: 2019-01-30

One of the most important grazing management decisions land managers make is selecting a start date for grazing tame pasture and native range. Monitoring grazing readiness ensures that grazing starts at the proper time, when plants are tolerant of grazing. This video provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate start date based on plant development and growing degree days.