Everyday Extension
Everyday Extension
Podcast Description
Everyday Extension brings the expertise of the Central Kansas District Extension office to your community. Hosted by Justine Johns and other extension agents, this podcast covers livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, parent, or community leader, we provide practical tips, expert insights, and research-based knowledge to help you thrive in everyday life. Tune in to discover how extension services are making a difference in the lives of Kansans like you!
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Content Themes
The podcast features themes centered on livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Episode examples include discussions on the importance of extension services in enhancing community vitality and exploring educational programs that empower community members.
Everyday Extension brings the expertise of the Central Kansas District Extension office to your community. Hosted by Justine Johns and other extension agents, this podcast covers livestock and crop production, horticulture, 4-H youth development, family resource management, community wellness, and community vitality. Whether you’re a farmer, gardener, parent, or community leader, we provide practical tips, expert insights, and research-based knowledge to help you thrive in everyday life. Tune in to discover how extension services are making a difference in the lives of Kansans like you!
“Always have a drought management plan in place.”
In this episode, Dr. Molly Reichenborn and Justine Johns discuss how to assess pasture conditions and forage availability before turning cattle out in spring. They cover key management strategies, tools like grazing sticks, and planning for drought and recovery pastures to optimize grazing systems.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pasture Management
02:58 Understanding Pasture Condition vs. Forage Availability
06:05 Common Mistakes in Pasture Assessment
09:10 Evaluating Pasture Readiness for Turnout
12:04 Impact of Weather on Grazing Decisions
14:52 Calculating Forage Availability
18:07 The Take Half, Leave Half Rule
20:56 Utilizing Technology for Pasture Management
24:11 Importance of Residual Forage
27:09 Management Options for Early Turnout
30:12 Long-term Effects of Early Grazing
32:57 Understanding Grazing Cycles and Plant Growth
41:11 Drought Management Strategies for Pasture Health
46:54 Managing Recovery Pastures Effectively
47:14 Resources for Pasture Management and Assessment
53:27 Key Takeaways for Producers on Pasture Readiness
55:40 Introduction to Pasture Management
56:08 Resources for Grazing Management
56:30 Introduction to Grazing Management
56:57 Resources for Pasture Assessment
Resources
Kansas Rangeland Analysis Platform – https://rangelands.app
Kansas Grazing Land Coalition – https://www.kglc.org/
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