Key Learnings From Recent Range Livestock Symposium

Key Learnings From Recent Range Livestock Symposium

Earlier this month across the state of Idaho — three traveling one-day program and networking events — happened providing participants with information on industry relevant topics for producers and rangeland managers. University of Idaho Beef Extension Educator Scott Jensen shares more about one topic presented by Utah Department of Ag's Taylor Payne who shared about an innovative rangeland project.

Jensen: "He spoke about some ideas that they are trying to implement in Northern Utah in pooling grazing permits and allotments to better manage the land on a landscape scale instead of in little bits and pieces. In sharing their experiences to date I thought that was very interesting discussion and he certainly peaked the interest of those in attendance."

Jensen said that the benefits allowed them to divide allotment pastures into management areas that made more sense. And by pooling permittees cattle into larger herds, they plan to increase rotational grazing overall. These grouped allotments cover federal, state and some private ground.

Local, state, regional and national events provide valuable information and current research to producers to help them improve their operation. Jensen urges livestock producers to take advantage of these learning opportunities.

Jensen: "I just think it just behooves all of us to continue to educate ourselves — Whatever the topics are — for our symposium they change from year to year. But as you make the time and stay current on issues and research and that I think it can benefit your operation."

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