Published Aug 14, 2025

Revisiting the Native Warm-Season Pasture – Grazing Native Perennials

By Practical Farmers of Iowa

Join farmer Steve Riggins and livestock education coordinator Amos Johnson for a summer update straight from the pasture! In this video, Steve shares observations after establishing warm-season native prairie including changes in grazing behavior, how the herd reacts to rotations and the fencing setup used for this system. Plus, hear about surprises that came with this season’s grazing.