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Rebuilding herd starts with rebuilding pastures

Jeff Clark Corteva Agriscience
Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023

Cattle-in-pasture — Before producers consider buying or renting more difficult-to-find pastureland, taking action to improve the grazing acres they already have is recommended.
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Jeff Clark Corteva Agriscience

Cattle economics point toward favorable conditions in the coming years. Producers should begin readying their operations now, starting with their pastures and rangeland.

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Jeff Clark is a market development specialist for Corteva Agriscience.