December hits fast in the Great Plains and Upper Midwest. One week you’re finishing fall work — the next, you’re breaking ice off tanks and watching the forecast shift toward single digits. Winter rarely offers much warning, and the operations that fare best are the ones that prepare early.
If you haven’t already taken stock of the season ahead, now is the time. Here are five key points of technical assistance worth reviewing before winter sets in fully - along with how strategic planning today can reduce stress and protect forage, livestock performance, and long-term land health into 2026.
Dec 3, 2025
In October AgSpire’s Director of Business Partnerships, Drew Slattery, spoke at the Expanding Markets Conference, hosted by the Western Sustainability Exchange. Nearly 200 producers and 50 industry professionals gathered to explore new market opportunities and strategies for resilient ranching across Montana and the Western U.S.
Nov 24, 2025
As winter approaches, extending your grazing season is one of the best ways to reduce feed costs and maintain cow condition. Cover crops already help—but adding brassicas like radishes, turnips, and rapeseed can take your system to the next level.
Nov 10, 2025
What can technical assistance really do for your operation? A lot more than you might think. From unlocking program opportunities to building long-term resilience, read more about what it can do for your operation.
Oct 2, 2025