It's intersting how you say nothing was growing except weeds, but then show images of what looks like a pretty complex mix of native plants. Of course, I'd be inclined to put in Panicum virgatum and the other Big 4 native prairie grasses to maximize the soil biome and add organic matter to the ground. Those guys are real troopers when it comes to providing quality forage for livestock and rebuilding the ground! Studies are being done on how livestock use the different native plants (like Echinacea) to get their mineral needs met. Makes sense since every plant mines the soil at different levels and brings up different nutrients.
Tremendous transformation of that pasture. Now the beauty of the Brazos Valley really shines! Looking forward to more videos of your herd again. Be safe during Beryl tomorrow.
Now those new fields will get another rain and do even better. Are you going to no till some diversity in in the fall. It is good to see when you have success, with limited weed killer
I watch Allen and I agree, however, if you look back on my Reclaiming Pasture video, you will see how the weed competition almost totally prevents grass growth in the pasture. It hadn’t changed in years. There’s a happy medium at some point for sure.
Wonderful.
Awesome!
Good to hear from you again. Great job.
Nice!
Amazing how quick that changed. Love the before and after comparisons. Thank you.
nice pasture
Looks great
Great work. Smart jump start. Possibly now smaller pastures higher stock density and some sheep and that will Handel grass and any weeds.
It's intersting how you say nothing was growing except weeds, but then show images of what looks like a pretty complex mix of native plants. Of course, I'd be inclined to put in Panicum virgatum and the other Big 4 native prairie grasses to maximize the soil biome and add organic matter to the ground. Those guys are real troopers when it comes to providing quality forage for livestock and rebuilding the ground! Studies are being done on how livestock use the different native plants (like Echinacea) to get their mineral needs met. Makes sense since every plant mines the soil at different levels and brings up different nutrients.
Tremendous transformation of that pasture. Now the beauty of the Brazos Valley really shines! Looking forward to more videos of your herd again. Be safe during Beryl tomorrow.
Thank you sir!
Now those new fields will get another rain and do even better.
Are you going to no till some diversity in in the fall.
It is good to see when you have success, with limited weed killer
@@tireddad6541 I will plant several types of clover and probably Elbon rye and Gulf Coast rye.
Glad you are getting some good rain this year. I hope to get some off that storm here in Alabama.
It’s raining like crazy here currently. Very appreciative of the rain!
Wow, great progress in just 1 year. The cattle will be liking all that vegetative grass. I hope the storm passes with no issues.
Doc you should be proud where that pasture was a year ago until now, I enjoy watching you going thru the process nice job.
I just keep trying and keep learning!!
Everyone says they hate to use chemicals yet they always do. Everyone had roundup in their blood thanks to its constant use.
Awesome progress! Look into spraying compost extract and spreading inoculated biochar
Crabgrass
How many species of forages in your pasture?
Probably in he 8-10 range but in the pasture in the video, Bahia is the predominant species. I’m working on that issue with the no till drill.
Had you used ultra high density stocking with quick moves?
I haven’t on this tract of land. It’s leased and I’m not set up with water to be able to do that yet.
@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancher that makes sense. So many things to consider in any context.
@@user-kv2pt4lu9y All I know is do the best you can with the situation at hand and try to progress forward. Thanks for reaching out. Great comment!!
@@cliffhonnasregenerativerancherprogress forward 👍
What type of Bahia grass is that it looks like crab grass
Pensacola Bahia grass
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The "weeds" bring up nutrients that can benefit the ruminants and heal the soil. Check out geneticist Allen Williams, he is also a grazier.
I watch Allen and I agree, however, if you look back on my Reclaiming Pasture video, you will see how the weed competition almost totally prevents grass growth in the pasture. It hadn’t changed in years. There’s a happy medium at some point for sure.