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The Acres U.S.A. June 2017 issue; Vol. 47, No. 6; contains the following: FEATURES Where’s the (Grass-Fed) Beef?by Will Winter, D.V.M. Demand for grass-fed beef continues to rise, and many farmers are looking to cash in. Minnesota farmer Will Winter shares 10 keys to transforming land into profitable pasture. Holistic Planned Grazingby Abbey & Spencer Smith Managing holistically makes work easier (fighting nature is hard and expensive), produces greater profits and creates an abundant ecosystem. Learn how to maximize forage production and livestock gains with HPG. Adding Cover Crops to a Livestock Ventureby Denice Rackley Cover crops used as forage can provide quality nutrition for livestock at the exact times of year when it can be most beneficial. Pasture Maintenanceby Robert L. Kinkead, D.V.M. Grazier Doc Kinkead illustrates the benefits of clip and mow vs. roll and drag for healthy pastures. Finding Balanceby Francesca Camillo Michael and Karma Glos of Kingbird Farm let land health, scale and animal welfare dictate their production — resulting in a diverse, regenerative system. Sabbatical Fallowing for Healthy SoilJohn King Benefits from sabbatical fallow include healthier soil life, improved waterholding capacity, porosity and tilth and deeper and greater root density. Livestock as Guideby Andrew French Wisconsin farmer Andrew French shares five lessons he has learned and embraced from raising pastured pigs. Interview: Judith Schwartz: Modern Water Wisdom Author Judith Schwartz examines holistic water management and livestock impact on global health. DEPARTMENTS View from the Country Letters to the Editor Opinion: Profits Over People In pursuit of more from less, the industrial model was adopted. Cows became animal units, spring calving became an every month event and cows grew larger and larger through genetic selection for higher production at the cost of the health of the animals. The Harvest Table: Not Just for Pandas Some landowners consider bamboo a nuisance, but it has many uses and offers a bevy of benefits. Stock & Flock: Weaning Pastured Piglets Jodi Cronauer of White Bison Farm shares important considerations for weaning success. Small-Scale Success: Beyond the Bale Consider low-maintenance hay bale gardening as an alternative to traditional raised-bed growing. Reviews & Recommendations From in-depth book reviews to innovative websites and beyond, here are our picks. Marketplace Classifieds Eco-Meetings Meet an Eco-Farmer Show more