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Winter Soil Compaction
Happy spring everyone. I have one black calf this year. Calving is going well. We’ve lost two, but with two sets of twins saved we’re still at 100%.
I wanted to ask the farmers where they keep their cows in the winter time. The last two winters have been the warmest ever for Wisconsin.
We dealt with a lot of mud and compacted the soil where we had the cows. In the background of the top photo, you can see where I replanted part of the pasture and the field above it.
We are used to dealing with frozen ground, which kept the cows from doing much damage, but it appears I can’t count on that anymore. So if you have some thoughts about winter and mud and cows I’d appreciate if you left a comment. Thank you.
The photo below shows where I frost seeded red clover in a pasture damaged last winter, so perhaps there’s a way to turn a negative situation into a positive.
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2024-05-12 16:40:32
Karl Hoffman is a distinguished agriculturalist with over four decades of experience in sustainable farming practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Cornell University and has made significant contributions as a professor at Iowa State University. Hoffman’s groundbreaking research on integrated pest management and soil health has revolutionized modern agriculture. As a respected farm journalist, his column “Field Notes with Karl Hoffman” and his blog “The Modern Farmer” provide insightful, practical advice to a global audience. Hoffman’s work with the USDA and the United Nations FAO has enhanced food security worldwide. His awards include the USDA’s Distinguished Service Award and the World Food Prize, reflecting his profound impact on agriculture and sustainability.
