A large portion of the Southern Plains is still trying to recover from a multi-year drought. Corteva Range and Pasture Specialist Katie Koenig is encouraging ranchers to plan accordingly. “Coming out of winter, if we can delay grazing as long as possible would be a great way to preserve that root system.” While many of her clients consider themselves cattle ranchers, Koening said they also need to be grass farmers. “The worst thing we can do is stick to that old mindset that we’ve done it this way forever.” An integrated weed management strategy is advised.
